Opinion ID: 732384
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Peter Ferreira

Text: 18 On or about May 23, 1990, Peter Ferreira, a first grade regular education student, was referred by his school to a screening committee, and was later referred to the District's Special Services team for a non-Chapter 36 assessment. On May 24, 1990, the Special Services team informed the principal of Peter's school that because Peter was performing at his current grade level, a non-Chapter 36 assessment was not warranted. However, Parents and Students contend that Peter had already been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a potentially disabling condition under § 504. See Farmington Public Schools, 17 E.H.L.R. 872, 874 (1991) (students with ADHD must be evaluated to determine their eligibility for special education and related services under § 504). 19 On September 5, 1991, Peter's mother sought an evaluation; however, she rescinded her request on September 11, 1991. On March 3, 1993, she again requested an evaluation, noting on her request form that Peter had been diagnosed with ADHD. She received from the DOE two different responses: On March 12, she received a Notice of Special Evaluation that informed her that Peter was to be tested for academic abilities, but did not indicate the type of evaluation that was to be given or notify her of the fact that she could challenge its results. Seven days later, she received a form which indicated that an initial evaluation, or a comprehensive test, would not be administered. On June 9, 1993, she again requested an evaluation. The DOE then agreed to administer a comprehensive assessment.