Requires consent before an initial evaluation is conducted. Requires notice, not consent. Reevaluations must be conducted at least every 3 years. Require a reevaluation before a significant change in placement. Provides for independent evaluations.
Parent is a member of the committee.
Done by a group of persons knowledgeable about the child, the evaluation data, and placement options. While parental participation is not mentioned in the regulations, parental notice is required. Does not require a grievance procedure or a compliance officer. Both require districts to provide impartial hearing for parents or guardians who disagree with the identification, evaluation, or placement of a student with disabilities. Decisions may be appealed to court.