If, however, the parents do not agree to provide such documentation, participation in the sliding fee program will not be available to such students. On or before February of each year, school districts must update the Federal Poverty Guideline figures that they are using. Parents must provide financial documentation to show eligibility. Parents must provide financial documentation to show eligibility. Parents must provide financial documentation to show eligibility.
Appropriate documentation includes tax returns, pay stubs, or other reasonable documentation.
The Bureau of Special Education Appeals has indicated that the request for a hearing to show that a district evaluation is appropriate will be conducted in the same manner as any other hearing. However, both parties may agree to accept an advisory process conducted by a hearing officer in an expedited manner as long as both parties agree in advance to accept the final written decision of the hearing officer as binding. We hope this guidance is helpful.