NC 1500-2.34 Screening

Plain English summary

This regulation defines the permissible purposes of student screening, distinguishing between universal screenings applied to all students and individual screenings used in special education eligibility evaluations. It clarifies that teacher or specialist screenings conducted solely to determine instructional strategies or curriculum implementation do not constitute a formal eligibility evaluation for special education and related services.

Key requirements

• Universal screenings are those screenings done with all students.
• Individual screenings, such as hearing, vision, and motor screenings, may be required as part of the evaluation process for eligibility for special education and related services.
• The screening of a student by a teacher or specialist to determine appropriate instructional strategies or curriculum implementation shall not be considered to be an evaluation for eligibility for special education and related services.

Affected parties

• students
• teachers
• specialists
• special education staff
• local education agencies

Official source

https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/publications/catalog/ec144-policies-governing-services/open#page=20