What purposes are served by compliance with the requirements for the individualized education plan (IEP) meeting process and the IEP document?
Generally, compliance with the requirements shows a recognition of the importance of providing free appropriate public education (FAPE) and of involving the parents in the process. Specifically, the US Department of Education identifies 6 distinct functions and purposes for the IEP requirement: • The IEP meeting is a means of communication between parents and the school; • The IEP process gives the parents and the school a chance to resolve any differences regarding the special education needs of a student with a disability; • The IEP document establishes, in writing, a commitment of resources necessary for the student; • The IEP is a management tool designed to ensure that the student receives the necessary special education and services; • The IEP document can be used to monitor a school district’s compliance with FAPE; • The IEP serves as an evaluation tool for determining the student’s progress. “Notice of Interpretation on IEP Requirements,” Appendix C to 34 C.F.R. Part 300.
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