Refferal Evaluation
1. Referral for Initial Evaluation. A student may be referred for an evaluation by a parent or any person in a caregiving or professional position concerned with the student's development.
(a) When a student is referred for an evaluation to determine eligibility for special education, the school district shall send written notice to the child's parent(s) within 5 school days of receipt of the referral.
(b) The notice required by 603 CMR 28.04(1)(a) shall meet all of the content requirements set forth in MGL c. 71B, §3, and in federal law and shall seek the consent of the parents for the evaluation to occur, and provide the parent with the opportunity to express any concerns or provide information on the student’s skills or abilities.
(c) School districts shall provide the student’s parent(s) with an opportunity to consult with the Special Education Administrator or his/her designee to discuss the reasons for the referral, the content of the proposed evaluation, and the evaluators used.
(d) Upon referral, school districts shall evaluate children who are two and a half years of age and who may be receiving services through an early intervention program. An initial evaluation shall be conducted in order to ensure that if such child is found eligible, special education services begin promptly at age three.
2. Initial Evaluation. Upon consent of the parent, the school district shall provide or arrange for the evaluation of the student by a multidisciplinary team within thirty school days. The assessments used shall be adapted to the age of the student and all testing shall meet the evaluation requirements set out in state and federal law. The school district shall ensure that appropriately credentialed and trained specialists administer all assessments.
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