DOTHAN, AL (WDNews) – Families may find it difficult to comprehend the Individualized Education Program (IEP) creation process, but being aware of the state’s mandated timeframe is essential to guaranteeing that students receive timely assistance.
In Alabama, a special education referral is the first step in the IEP process and needs to be made promptly. Parents should be given adequate notice of the referral meeting so they can decide whether to accept or reject the suggested items. School districts have sixty days to finish evaluations after consent is granted.
Eligibility must be established within ninety days after the team’s determination that assessments are required. Schools then have 30 days to complete the initial IEP, which needs to be revised every year. To ascertain continuous eligibility, a re-evaluation is necessary every three years.
Legal Assistance Alabama reminds families that the law protects a student’s entitlement to a suitable public education. To determine whether they are eligible for free legal aid, parents or guardians who are having trouble with their child’s IEP process can give 866-456-4995 a call.
