Source: http://www.wthlawfirm.com/for-parents/memorandum/consolidated-guide-school-law-timelines/
Timestamp: 2018-03-22 23:41:55
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by the end of the next business day after date of enrollment
within 10 calendar days of receipt of request
105 ILCS 5/2-3.13a This timeline also applies to requests made by DCFS.
no later than 15 school days after receipt of request
105 ILCS 10/5(c) Requests must be received by the official records custodian[i].
If NO – must provide explanation[ii] of decision not to evaluate
If YES – must convene domain meeting, identify necessary assessments, inform parents of those assessments, and provide informed consent on a “domain review form[iii]” consent to conduct assessments
within 14 school days of receipt of request
within 60 school days of receiving parental consent
Eligibility Determination: Provide written notice to parents concerning the eligibility determination[iv] reached with respect to the child
within 10 school days after the meeting
within 30 calendar days after the date of eligibility determination
Copy of IEP: School district shall provide a copy of the IEP report to the parents
at the conclusion of the IEP meeting
23 IAC 226.110(f) There is no need for an affirmative request for a copy of the IEP.
Developed/Revised IEP: When IEP has been developed or revised, the district shall provide notice to the parents
23 IAC 226.220(a) No request is required.
no later than 10 calendar days after parental notice
at least 10 calendar days prior to the implementation of the change in IEP
Request for IEP Meeting: A child’s parent or teacher may request an IEP meeting
23 IAC 226.220(b)
within 10 calendar days after request is made
23 IAC 226.220(b) A school district must respond in writing as to its agreement or disagreement, and in compliance with the requirements of 34 C.F.R § 300.503
at least 10 calendar days prior to meeting
23 IAC 226.530 A school district is responsible for taking necessary action to facilitate the parent’s participation in and understanding of the IEP meetings’ proceedings (including interpreter services)[vi]
within 10 calendar days of enrollment
23 IAC 226.50(a)(1)(B) Until the new IEP is developed, the district shall implement services comparable to those described in the IEP from the sending school district
Adopting Sending District’s IEP for Transfer Student: School district must provide written notice of an IEP meeting to a parent of a transfer student.
within 10 calendar days after school records should have been received
at any time after the evaluation by the public agency
within 5 calendar days of receipt of written request
34 CFR § 300.502(b) These are the only options available.
Completion of IEE: Based upon a written request for an IEE by the parents that a district agrees, or decision of a hearing officer if the school district files for due process, an IEE must be completed at the public expense.
within 30 calendar days of either the request or IHO decision
within 10 calendar days of receipt of IEE
at least 10 business days (including any holidays that occur on a business day) prior to the removal of the child
34 CFR § 300.148.(d) This protects the parent’s right to retroactive reimbursement under the Burlington[vii] and Carter[viii]cases.
within 5 calendar days of revocation
23 IAC 226.540(a)
A parent’s revocation of consent is effective immediately. 23 IAC 226.540(b).
A district is not liable for no longer providing special education or related services to a child whose parent has revoked consent[ix].
on the child’s 3rd Birthday
34 CFR § 300.101 Where child’s birthday is during the summer, the IEP Team shall determine when services will begin.
until the day before his/her 22nd Birthday
not more than 2 years after the parent or public agency knew or should have known of the violation
105 ILCS 5/14-8.02a(f) A due process hearing request must be made in writing to the superintendent of the school district where the student resides.
within 5 calendar days of receipt of request
within 3 calendar days of receipt of due process request
105 ILCS 5/14-8.02a(f-5) This same timeline applies when ISBE receives a request for a substitution of an IHO (see below) or receives notice that an IHO is ineligible to serve.
no later than 5 calendar days of notice of the IHO’s appointment
105 ILCS 5/14-8.02a(f-5) A party is permitted one substitution of an IHO as a matter of right.
School District Response to Due Process Hearing Request: Unless a school district has previously provided prior written notice with regard to the subject matter of the hearing request, a school district must provide a written response to the parent(s) or student[i]
within 10 calendar days of receipt of the hearing request
105 ILCS 5/14-8.02a(g-10)
A parent/student response does not need to be in writing if the parent/student is illiterate or has a disability that prevents him/her from providing a written response. The response may also be in the parent/student’s native language.
within 15 calendar days of receipt of the hearing request
105 ILCS 5/14-8.02a(g-15) If the challenge is upheld, the requesting party may file an amended complaint with the consent of the other party or IHO.
within 5 calendar days of receipt of the challenge
within 15 calendar days of receipt of the parent/student’s hearing request or initiating the hearing request
within 30 calendar days of receipt of the hearing request
105 ILCS 5/14-8.02a(g-20) This timeline is routinely extended.
within 3 business days of execution
at least 14 calendar days before the scheduled date of the hearing
within 45 calendar days after the expiration of the 30-day resolution period or the adjusted time period[ii]
IHO’s Decision: The IHO shall issue a written decision[xii], including findings of fact and conclusions of law and send the decision by certified mail to the parents or student (if the student requests the hearing), the school district, the director of special education, legal representatives of the parties, and the State Board of Education
within 10 calendar days after the conclusion of the hearing
23 IAC 226.670 If necessary, the decision must be translated into the parent/student’s native language. 23 IAC 226.670[xiii]
within 5 calendar days of receipt of the decision
23 IAC 226.670 A copy of the request for clarification must be sent to all parties. The request must specify which portions of the decision require clarification, and why.
within 10 calendar days of receipt of the request
within 120 calendar days after a copy of the IHO’s decision is mailed to the party
for 10 consecutive school days or less
(per suspension) 105 ILCS 5/10-22.6(b)
The suspension may be longer if for gross disobedience or misconduct on a school bus for safety reasons.
There is no upward limit on the cumulative number of days a non-disabled student may be suspended during the school year.
105 ILCS 5/10-22.6(b) This notice may be oral or written.
from more than 10 school days to a period of time not to exceed 2 school years[xiv]
for up to 10 school days in the school year
A suspension of a disabled student for in excess of 10 school days (consecutive or non-consecutive) may be considered a “change of placement”.
within 10 school days of the decision to expel or “change the placement” of the student
34 CFR § 300.530 If the conduct was a result of the student’s disability or due to the failure of the school district to implement the IEP, a functional behavioral assessment (“FBA)” must be conducted and a behavioral intervention plan (BIP) must be implemented or revised if one already exists.
Interim Alternative Educational Setting (IAES): A disabled student may be placed in an IAES, without regard to the result of an MDR, if he/she while at school, on school premises, or at a school function: (1) carries or possesses a weapon[xv]; (2) knowingly possesses or uses illegal drugs or sells or solicits the sale of a controlled substance[xvi], or (3) inflicts serious bodily injury[xvii] upon another person
for up to 45 school days
within 10 business days of the placement decision
within 20 school days of the request
within 10 school days of the hearing
[i] Official Records Custodian – “(a) Each school shall designate an official records custodian who is responsible for the maintenance, care and security of all school student records, whether or not such records are in his personal custody or control. (b) The official records custodian shall take all reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access to or dissemination of school student records.” 105 ILCS 10/4(a)-(b).
[ii] Pursuant to 23 IAC 226.110, if the school district determines not to conduct an evaluation it must provide written notice to the parents in accordance with 34 CFR § 300.503(b). Section 300.503(b) states as follows: “The noticed required . . . must include – (1) A description of the action proposed or refused by the agency; (2) An explanation of why the agency proposes or refuses to take the action; (3) A description of each evaluation procedure, assessment, record, or report the agency used as a basis for the proposed or refused action; (4) A statement that the parents of a child with a disability have protection under the procedural safeguards of this part and, if this notice is not an initial referral for evaluation, the means by which a copy of a description of the procedural safeguards can be obtained; (5) Sources for parents to contact to obtain assistance in understanding the provisions of this part; (6) A description of other options that the IEP Team considered and the reasons why those options were rejected; and (7) A description of other factors that are relevant to the agency’s proposal or refusal. 34 CFR § 300.503(b).
[iii] The 60-school day time frame does not commence until the parents have signed the domain review form, providing consent to conduct the indicated assessments. 23 IAC 226.110(c)(3); 34 CFR § 300.305.
[iv] Pursuant to Section 300.306, “In interpreting evaluation data for the purpose of determining if a child is a child with a disability under [34 CFR §300.8], and the educational needs of the child, each public agency must – (i) Draw upon information from a variety of sources, including aptitude and achievement tests, parent input, and teacher recommendations, as well as information about the child’s physical condition, social or cultural background, and adaptive behavior; and (ii) Ensure that information obtained from all of these sources is documented and carefully considered.” 34 CFR § 300.306(c). Further “Upon completion of the administration of assessment and other evaluation measures – . . . [t]he public agency provides a copy of the evaluation report and the documentation of determination of eligibility at no cost to the parent.” 34 CFR § 300.306(a)(2). There is no longer a requirement that parents must request these materials.
Section 300.503 states as follows: “(a) Notice. Written notice that meets the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be given to the parents of a child with a disability a reasonable time before the public agency – (1) Proposes to initiate or change the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of the child or the provision of FAPE to the child; or (2) Refuses to initiate or change the identification, evaluation, or education placement of the child or the provision of FAPE to the child. (b) Content of notice. The notice required under paragraph (a) of this section must include – (1) A description of the action proposed or refused by the agency; (2) An explanation of why the agency proposes or refuses to take the action; (3) A description of each evaluation procedure, assessment, record, or report the agency used as a basis for the proposed or refused action; (4) A statement that the parents of a child with a disability have protection under the procedural safeguards of this part and, if this notice is not an initial referral for evaluation, the means by which a copy of a description of the procedural safeguards can be obtained; (5) Sources for parents to contact to obtain assistance in understanding the provisions of this part; (6) A description of other options that the IEP Team considered and the reasons why those options were rejected; and (7) A description of other factors that are relevant to the agency’s proposal or refusal. (c) Notice in understandable language. (1) The notice required under paragraph (a) of this section must be – (i) Written in language understandable to the general public; and (ii) Provided in the native language of the parent or other mode of communication used by the parent, unless it is clearly not feasible to do so. (2) If the native language or other mode of communication of the parent is not a written language, the public agency must take steps to ensure – (i) That the notice is translated orally or by other means to the parent in his or her native language or other mode of communication; (ii) That the parent understands the content of the notice; and (iii) That there is written evidence that the requirements in paragraphs (c)(2)(i) and (ii) of this section have been met.” 34 CFR § 300.503 (Emphasis added.)
[vi] Section 226.530 states as follows: “With respect to parents’ participation in meetings, school districts shall conform to the requirements of 34 CFR 300.322 and 300.501. For purposes of 34 CFR 300.322(a)(1), “notifying parents of the meeting early enough to ensure that they will have an opportunity to attend” means the district shall provide written notification no later than ten days prior to the proposed date of the meeting. In addition, the district shall take whatever action is necessary to facilitate the parent’s understanding of and participation in the proceedings at a meeting, including arranging for and covering the expense of an interpreter for parents whose native language is other than English or for an interpreter licensed pursuant to the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007 [225 ILCS 443] for parents who are deaf.” 23 IAC 226.530 (Emphasis added.)
[vii] School Committee of Burlington v. Department of Education of Massachusetts, 471 U.S. 359 (1985).
[viii] Florence County School District Four v. Carter, 510 U.S. 7 (1993)
[ix] If a parent fails to respond or refuses to consent to the initial provision of special education services for his/her child (34 CFR § 300.300(b)(3)), or revokes consent to services at any time subsequent to the initial provision of special education and related services (34 CFR § 300.300(b)(4)), the district may not continue to provide such services to the child and will not be considered in violation of the requirement to make FAPE available to the child. 34 CFR § 300.300(b)(3)-(4).
[x] A student may file and respond to a due process hearing request if at least 18 years of age or emancipated. See 105 ILCS 14-8.02a et seq.
[xi] The 45-day timeline for the due process hearing may start after one of the following events: (1) both parties agree in writing to waive the resolution session; (2) after either the mediation or resolution meeting starts but before the end of the 30-day period, parties agree in writing that no agreement is possible; or (3) both parties agree in writing to continue the medication at the end of the 30-day resolution period, but later, a party withdraws from the mediation process. 34 CFR § 300.510(c).
[xii] Pursuant to the Illinois School Code, “[t]he decision shall specify the educational and related services that shall be provided to the student in accordance with the student’s needs and the timeline for which the school district shall submit evidence to the State Board of Education to demonstrate compliance with the hearing officer’s decision in the event that the decision orders the school district to undertake corrective action.” 105 ILCS 5/14-8.02a(h). In other words, the IHO must order a specific placement.
[xiii] “The bases and timelines for decisions of hearing officers shall conform to the requirements of 34 CFR 300.513 and Section 14-8.02a(h) of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/14-8.02a(h)]. In addition, the hearing officer’s decision shall be sent by certified mail to the parties enumerated in Section 14-8.02a(h) of the School Code. The [hearing] decision shall be translated into the native language of the parents if their primary language is other than English.” 23 IAC 226.670 (Emphasis added.)
[xiv] “A student who is determined to have brought one of the following objects to school, any school-sponsored activity or event, or any activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school shall be expelled for a period of not less than one year: (1) A firearm. For the purposes of this Section, ‘firearm’ means any gun, rifle, shotgun, or weapon as defined by Section 921 of Title 18 of the United States Code, firearm as defined in Section 1.1 of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (430 ILCS 65/1.1), or firearm as defined by Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961. The expulsion period under this subdivision (1) may be modified by the superintendent, and the superintendent’s determination may be modified by the board on a case-by-case basis. (2) A knife, brass knuckles or other knuckle weapon regardless of its composition, a billy club, or any other object if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm, including “look alikes” of any firearm as defined in subdivision (1) of this subsection (d). The expulsion requirement under this subdivision (2) may be modified by the superintendent, and the superintendent’s determination may be modified by the board on a case-by-case basis.” 105 ILCS 5/10-22.6(d)(1)-(2).
[xv] Pursuant to Section 300.530(i)(4), “weapon” for the purposes of the IDEA has the meaning given to the term “dangerous weapon” under paragraph (2) of the first subsection (g) of Section 930 of title 18, United States Code. 34 CFR § 300.530(i)(4). Pursuant to that section, “[t]he term ‘dangerous weapon’ means a weapon, device, instrument material, or substance, animate or inanimate, that is used for or is readily capable of, causing death or serious bodily injury, except that such term does not include a pocket knife with a blade less than 2½ inches in length.” 18 U.S.C. § 930(g)(2).
[xvi] Pursuant to Section 300.530(i)(1), “controlled substance” means “a drug or other substance identified under schedules I, II, III, IV, or V in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)).” 34 CFR § 300.530(i)(1). Further, this same section defines “illegal drug” as “a controlled substance; but does not include a controlled substance that is legally possessed or used under the supervision of a licensed health-care professional or that is legally possessed or used under any other authority under that Act or under any other provision of Federal law.” 34 CFR § 300.530(i)(2). Please note, that the above definition does not include alcohol.
[xvii] Section 300.530(i)(4) refers to the definition of “serious bodily injury” under 18 U.S.C. § 1365. That statute states, “the term “serious bodily injury’ means bodily injury which involves – (A) a substantial risk of death; (B) extreme physical pain; (C) protracted and obvious disfigurement; or (D) protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member organ, or mental facility.” 18 U.S.C. § 1365(h)(3).