Reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Long, Ph.D. — Director of Special Education, 32 years in public schools.
Ask the school to explain its decision and the information supporting it. If the school refuses to evaluate when you have requested an evaluation, IDEA's procedural safeguards may provide options for addressing that disagreement.
Put your request and concerns in writing and keep the documentation.
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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