If I disagree with the school assessment for an IEP, can I get a second opinion?

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Published: Mar. 14, 2022Updated: Jun. 28, 2022

If you disagree with the school’s assessment, you may request an Independent Educational Evaluation. While there is no specific statutory timeline for a district to respond to a request, it is expected that the district responds “without unnecessary delay.” In California, it is recommended that districts respond within 10–15 calendar days after receiving a request.

For more, see our article about IEEs.

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