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1342.12 Companion
July 12, 2017
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Students Enrolling with an Active IEP
DoDM 1342.12E4 S3 p 25, 26
Any student who enrolls in a DoDEA school with an active incoming IEP from a DoDEA school or a non-
DoDEA school is eligible for placement in special education and related services in any DoDEA school.
An active IEP is one that has been in effect within the last 12 months with no indication of termination.
It is not necessary that the student be found eligible according to DoDEA criteria to receive services, i.e.
an evaluation or eligibility determination is not required, although it may be appropriate.
Upon receipt of the active incoming IEP, the new DoDEA school must provide the child FAPE, including
services comparable (similar or equivalent) to those described in the incoming IEP. The CSC reviews the
IEP and determines whether it can be implemented as written. Previous school records are requested
immediately and the CSC monitors this request, however, records are not required to provide services.
The procedure below is to be followed.
Implementation of an incoming IEP
(with or without previous school records):
1)
The parents are notified in writing (PWN) that services comparable to those in the incoming IEP
will be promptly implemented. A meeting is not necessary, unless requested by the parent.
2)
The CSC must continue to pursue obtaining school records.
3)
Within 30 school days of receipt of the active incoming IEP, the CSC, which includes the parent,
is required to develop and implement a DoDEA IEP based on the following decisions:
a)
Accept incoming eligibility/IEP as written
b)
Accept incoming eligibility with modification to the IEP
c)
Accept incoming eligibility with assessment plan needed for additional services
d)
Assessment plan for change in eligibility
Accept incoming eligibility/IEP as written
:
1)
The development and implementation of a DoDEA IEP must be completed within 30 school days
of receipt of the incoming IEP.
2)
The annual review and triennial re-evaluation dates will remain the same as the date on the
incoming IEP.
Accept incoming eligibility with modification to the IEP
:
1)
The development and implementation of a DoDEA IEP must be completed within 30 school days
of receipt of the incoming IEP.
2)
The annual review and triennial re-evaluation dates will remain the same as the date on the
incoming IEP.
Accept incoming eligibility with assessment plan needed for additional services
:
If the CSC determines that it needs additional information to inform or enhance their understanding of
the student's needs, the CSC may request additional assessments. The CSC will document the rationale
as to why the assessment(s) is warranted and develop an assessment plan. While the student is being
evaluated, services comparable to those in the incoming IEP will continue to be provided.
1)
The additional assessments, development, and implementation of a DoDEA IEP must be
completed within 30 school days of receipt of the incoming IEP
2)
Parental consent for assessment must be obtained prior to conducting the assessments.
3)
The IEP will be modified, as appropriate, to reflect the insights gained from the assessments.
4)
The annual review and triennial re-evaluation dates will remain the same as the date on the
incoming IEP.