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bullet  Question
How long does it take to get help for my child?

bullet  Answer

Here are some legal timelines that your school must follow.

10 School Days

          from Referral to Parent Notice

Referral - The student is suspected by parent(s), school staff or other professionals as being disabled.  A referral is submitted. 
Parent Notice - The required information and consent form is given to the parent(s) within (10) days of receiving the referral.
   
 

30 School Days

           between Parent Consent to Evaluate

           and Initial IEPT Meeting

Parent Consent is Received
Parent/guardian returns the consent form giving permission to evaluate. IEP must be convened within thirty (30) school days.  An evaluation may be requested.
 
The student receives a comprehensive MET evaluation by a team of MET professionals.  The MET members determine the student's level of educational performance.  The MET makes a recommendation based on the eligibility criteria outlined in the state law.  The MET report is presented at an IEPT meeting.
 

IEPT Meeting is Convened - 

  • Parent is invited to the meeting

  • Eligibility is determined based on the state rules and regulations.

  • Programs and/or services are recommended based on the student's level of educational performance and his/her unique educational needs.

  • The IEP is developed.   Signed parent consent to deliver the initial program and/or services obtained.

   

15 School Days

          between Placement Decision and
          Implementation of IEP

Placement
Is recommended at IEPT and signed parent consent to deliver the initial program and/or service is obtained.
 
IEP Implemented
Programs and Services begin.
   
One Year from Initial IEPT Annual Review
On a yearly basis, the IEP is convened to reconsider programs and services.
   
Three Years from Initial MET Three Year Re-evaluation
Every three years, Special Education students must receive another comprehensive evaluation followed by an IEPT meeting, at which eligibility and program are reviewed.
 

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