Reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Long, Ph.D. — Director of Special Education, 32 years in public schools.
Once your child is found eligible, the IEP must be developed and services must begin without unnecessary delay. Many states set their own specific deadlines (commonly around 30 days from the eligibility determination) — check your state's regulations for the exact number.
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.
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