Independent Educational Evaluation
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An evaluation conducted by a qualified examiner who is not employed by the school district. Parents have the right to request an IEE at public expense if they disagree with the school's evaluation. The school must either pay for the IEE or file for a due process hearing to defend its own evaluation.
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Districts must respond to IEE requests without unreasonable delay. Some districts have set fee schedules for IEEs.
Parents can obtain an IEE at public expense. The district may establish maximum cost criteria.
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The process of gathering information to determine whether a child has a disability and needs special education services. An evaluation must use a variety of assessment tools and strategies, cannot rely on a single measure, must be administered by trained professionals, and must assess all areas of suspected disability.
A formal legal proceeding where a parent or school district presents evidence before an impartial hearing officer to resolve a dispute about a child's identification, evaluation, placement, or provision of FAPE. Either party can request a due process hearing. Decisions are legally binding.
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