Reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Long, Ph.D. — Director of Special Education, 32 years in public schools.
IDEA doesn't set a specific number of days for this step — it's one of the areas where federal law is largely silent, and many states have filled the gap with their own deadlines (commonly a few days to a few weeks). Worth checking your state's rule directly.
Enter your state and the date you gave written consent. The free calculator shows the date the evaluation is due.
Find your state's deadline →Dr. Long's Assistant answers your specific questions in plain language — built from Dr. Long's expertise, plus state and federal law read at the source — never the open internet.
Get started →This is educational information, not legal advice. IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, and state rules may differ by situation.
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