NC 1503-2.4 Reevaluations

Plain English summary

This regulation requires public agencies to conduct timely reevaluations for children with disabilities following specific procedures. Reevaluations may not occur more than once per year unless agreed otherwise, and must occur at least once every three years. Children identified as developmentally delayed have an additional requirement to be reevaluated prior to turning eight years of age or entering third grade, whichever comes first.

Key requirements

• A public agency must ensure that the timely reevaluation for each child with a disability is conducted in accordance with NC 1503-2.5 through NC 1503-3.5
• If the LEA determines that the educational or related services needs, including improved academic achievement and functional performance, of the child warrant additional evaluation data
• If the child's parent or teacher requests additional evaluation data
• Reevaluation may occur not more than once a year, unless the parent and the LEA agree otherwise
• Reevaluation must occur at least once every three years
• The reevaluation of children identified as developmentally delayed shall occur at least once every three years following placement
• Reevaluation of developmentally delayed children must occur prior to turning eight years of age, or prior to entering third grade (whichever comes first)

Affected parties

• children with disabilities
• children identified as developmentally delayed
• parents of children with disabilities
• local education agencies (LEAs)
• public agencies
• teachers

Official source

https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/publications/catalog/ec144-policies-governing-services/open#page=61