IEP timeline, according to MA law
IEP timelines must follow the regulations laid out in 603 CMR 28.00, DESE’s special education regulations.
Referral is made (either by parent, professional, or other school personnel) 603 CMR 28.04 (1)
Within 5 school days, the district must notify the parent and seek consent for evaluation
Within 30 school days of obtaining consent, the a credentialed specialist will evaluation the student 603 CMR 28.05 (1)
Within 45 schools days of obtaining consent, the IEP Team determines eligibility
Summaries of the assessment, proposed IEP, and proposed placement must be made available to parent AT LEAST 2 days prior to IEP Team Meeting 603 CMR 28.05 (1)
**Tip: request in writing that this happens in advance
If eligible, the Team will also develop and write the IEP in this same time period
Parent has 30 days to approve any part or all of the IEP 603 CMR 28.05 (7)
IEP Team meets to determine placement 603 CMR 28.06 (2)
Within 30 days of parent consent to IEP and placement, services begin. IF a parent only consents to a portion of the IEP, those services will begin immediately while you negotiate the other portions
At least annually, the IEP Team meets to review and rewrite the IEP 603 CMR 28.04 (3)
At least every 3 years, a credentialed specialist will reevaluate the student for eligibility 603 CMR 28.04 (3)
More info here: SpedAdvocate.com - Timelines
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Source: ConcordSpedPac.org