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NC 1501-2.10 Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Plain English summary

LEAs are required to ensure that an Individualized Education Program (IEP), or a qualifying IFSP under IDEA section 636(d), is developed, reviewed, and revised for every child with a disability. This must be done in accordance with NC 1503-4 through NC 1503-5.1, with a limited exception noted in NC 1503-1.1(b)(3)(ii).

Key requirements

  • The LEA must ensure that an IEP, or an IFSP that meets the requirements of section 636(d) of the IDEA, is developed, reviewed, and revised for each child with a disability in accordance with NC 1503-4 through NC 1503-5.1, except as provided in NC 1503-1.1(b)(3)(ii).

Affected parties

  • Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
  • Children with disabilities
  • Special education staff responsible for IEP development

Official source

https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/publications/catalog/ec144-policies-governing-services/open#page=27