§ 300.15 Evaluation.

Plain English summary

This section defines 'evaluation' as the procedures used under §§ 300.304 through 300.311 to determine whether a child has a disability and to identify the nature and extent of special education and related services needed. It is a definitional provision that anchors the term 'evaluation' to a specific set of regulatory procedures. The statutory authority cited is 20 U.S.C. 1414(a)(c).

Key requirements

• Evaluation means procedures used in accordance with §§ 300.304 through 300.311
• Procedures must determine whether a child has a disability
• Procedures must determine the nature and extent of the special education and related services that the child needs

Affected parties

• children with potential disabilities
• parents or guardians
• local educational agencies (LEAs)
• state educational agencies (SEAs)
• special education evaluators and personnel

Official source

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/part-300/section-300.15