{ "name": "Special education initial evaluation deadlines by state \u2014 days, day type, and what starts the clock", "description": "The legal deadline for completing an initial special education evaluation under the IDEA, per state: how many days, whether those are calendar, school or business days, what event starts the clock, the separate deadline for the eligibility meeting or the first IEP, and how school vacations are counted. Federal 34 CFR 300.301(c)(1) says 60 days from parental consent unless the state sets its own timeframe \u2014 and most states do. Minnesota allows 30 school days, Texas 45 school days, Illinois 60 school days, Pennsylvania 60 calendar days excluding the summer, Virginia 65 business days measured from the referral rather than from consent, and Washington moved to 35 school days on 11 June 2026. Answers 'how long does the school have to evaluate my child in [state]' and 'is the 60-day rule calendar days or school days here', which are the questions parents ask when a district has gone quiet.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/", "licence": "State statutes and regulations plus the federal IDEA regulation; statutory deadlines are facts and are not copyrightable, quoted with citation to the publishing authority.", "last_verified": "2026-08-31", "stale_after": "2027-04-28", "sources": [ "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/00766.htm", "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=EDC&division=4.&title=2.&part=30.&chapter=4.&article=3.", "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/subtitle-B/chapter-III/part-300/subpart-D/subject-group-ECFR1ff92ac67e6a7cb/section-300.301", "https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=010500050K14-8.02", "https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/rule/281.41.301.pdf", "https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/massachusetts/603-CMR-28-04", "https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/3525.2550/", "https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/nac-388.html", "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/ed1100.html", "https://www.nj.gov/education/code/current/title6a/chap14.pdf", "https://www.srca.nm.gov/parts/title06/06.031.0002.html", "https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-3301-51-06", "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/022/chapter14/s14.123.html", "https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/200-20-30-6", "https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/0520/0520-01/0520-01-09.pdf", "https://law.justia.com/codes/texas/education-code/title-2/subtitle-f/chapter-29/subchapter-a/section-29-004/", "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter81/section60/", "https://ospi.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/2026-04/guidance-specialed-hb-2557-faq.pdf", "https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=392-172A-03005", "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/115/v/78" ], "records": [ { "state": "Arizona", "evaluation_deadline": "within sixty days after receiving parental consent for the evaluation", "day_type": "calendar days", "clock_starts": "receiving parental consent for the evaluation", "differs_from_federal": "same", "citation": "15-766", "id": "arizona", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/arizona/", "source": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/00766.htm", "source_quote": "This evaluation shall be conducted within sixty days after receiving parental consent for the evaluation.", "verified_fields": [ "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ] }, { "state": "California", "evaluation_deadline": "within a total time not to exceed 60 days", "day_type": "calendar days", "clock_starts": "the date of receipt of the parent\u2019s written consent for assessment", "break_exclusion": "not counting days between the pupil\u2019s regular school sessions, terms, or days of school vacation in excess of five schooldays", "differs_from_federal": "same", "citation": "56344", "id": "california", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/california/", "source": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=EDC&division=4.&title=2.&part=30.&chapter=4.&article=3.", "source_quote": "(a) An individualized education program required as a result of an assessment of a pupil shall be developed within a total time not to exceed 60 days, not counting days between the pupil\u2019s regular school sessions, terms, or days of school vacation in excess of five schooldays, from the date of receipt of the parent\u2019s written consent for assessment, unless the parent agrees, in writing, to an extension.", "verified_fields": [ "break_exclusion", "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ], "also_reported": [ { "field": "eligibility_or_iep_deadline", "value": "A meeting to develop an initial individualized education program for the pupil shall be conducted within 30 days of a determination that the pupil needs special education and related services", "source": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=EDC&division=4.&title=2.&part=30.&chapter=4.&article=3.", "source_quote": "A meeting to develop an initial individualized education program for the pupil shall be conducted within 30 days of a determination that the pupil needs special education and related services pursuant to Section 300.323(c)(1) of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations.", "as_of": "2026-08-31" } ], "disagreements": [] }, { "state": "Federal default (IDEA)", "evaluation_deadline": "within 60 days of receiving parental consent", "day_type": "calendar days", "clock_starts": "receiving parental consent for the evaluation", "citation": "34 CFR 300.301", "id": "federal-default-idea", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/federal-default-idea/", "source": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/subtitle-B/chapter-III/part-300/subpart-D/subject-group-ECFR1ff92ac67e6a7cb/section-300.301", "source_quote": "(i) Must be conducted within 60 days of receiving parental consent for the evaluation; or", "verified_fields": [ "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "state" ] }, { "state": "Illinois", "evaluation_deadline": "within 60 school days from the date of written parental consent", "day_type": "school days", "clock_starts": "the date of written parental consent", "differs_from_federal": "different unit", "citation": "105 ILCS 5/14-8.02", "id": "illinois", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/illinois/", "source": "https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=010500050K14-8.02", "source_quote": "The determination of eligibility shall be made and the IEP meeting shall be completed within 60 school days from the date of written parental consent.", "verified_fields": [ "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ] }, { "state": "Iowa", "evaluation_deadline": "Must be conducted within 60 calendar days of receiving parental consent for the evaluation", "day_type": "calendar days", "clock_starts": "receiving parental consent for the evaluation", "differs_from_federal": "same", "citation": "281\u201441.301", "id": "iowa", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/iowa/", "source": "https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/rule/281.41.301.pdf", "source_quote": "a. Must be conducted within 60 calendar days of receiving parental consent for the evaluation;", "verified_fields": [ "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ] }, { "state": "Massachusetts", "evaluation_deadline": "provide or arrange for the evaluation of the student by a multidisciplinary team within 30 school days", "day_type": "school days", "clock_starts": "Upon consent of a parent", "differs_from_federal": "different unit", "citation": "603 CMR, \u00a7 28.04", "id": "massachusetts", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/massachusetts/", "source": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/massachusetts/603-CMR-28-04", "source_quote": "(2) Initial Evaluation. Upon consent of a parent, the school district shall provide or arrange for the evaluation of the student by a multidisciplinary team within 30 school days.", "verified_fields": [ "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "evaluation_deadline": "within a reasonable time not to exceed 30 school days", "day_type": "school days", "clock_starts": "the date the district receives parental permission to conduct the evaluation", "differs_from_federal": "different unit", "citation": "3525.2550", "id": "minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/minnesota/", "source": "https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/3525.2550/", "source_quote": "The team shall conduct an evaluation for special education purposes within a reasonable time not to exceed 30 school days from the date the district receives parental permission to conduct the evaluation or the expiration of the 14-calendar day parental response time in cases other than initial evaluation, unless a conciliation conference or hearing is requested.", "verified_fields": [ "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ] }, { "state": "Nevada", "evaluation_deadline": "it shall conduct the initial evaluation within: (a) Forty-five school days after the parent provides informed written consent", "day_type": "school days", "clock_starts": "the parent provides informed written consent", "differs_from_federal": "different unit", "citation": "NAC 388.337", "id": "nevada", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/nevada/", "source": "https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/nac-388.html", "source_quote": "1. Except as otherwise provided by subsections 2 and 3, when a public agency determines that good cause exists to evaluate a pupil pursuant to NAC 388.330 to 388.440 , inclusive, it shall conduct the initial evaluation within: (a) Forty-five school days after the parent provides informed written consent;", "verified_fields": [ "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ] }, { "state": "New Hampshire", "evaluation_deadline": "shall be completed within 60 days after receipt of parental consent to evaluate", "day_type": "calendar days", "clock_starts": "receipt of parental consent to evaluate", "differs_from_federal": "same", "citation": "Ed 1107.01", "id": "new-hampshire", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/new-hampshire/", "source": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/ed1100.html", "source_quote": "(c) For initial evaluations, the evaluation process, as defined in Ed 1102.02(n), shall be completed within 60 days after receipt of parental consent to evaluate.", "verified_fields": [ "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ] }, { "state": "New Jersey", "evaluation_deadline": "the evaluation, determination of eligibility for services under this chapter, and, if eligible, development and implementation of the student\u2019s IEP shall be completed within 90 calendar days", "day_type": "calendar days", "clock_starts": "After parental consent for initial evaluation of a preschool age or school age student has been received", "differs_from_federal": "longer", "citation": "N.J.A.C. 6A:14", "id": "new-jersey", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/new-jersey/", "source": "https://www.nj.gov/education/code/current/title6a/chap14.pdf", "source_quote": "(e) After parental consent for initial evaluation of a preschool age or school age student has been received, the evaluation, determination of eligibility for services under this chapter, and, if eligible, development and implementation of the student\u2019s IEP shall be completed within 90 calendar days.", "verified_fields": [ "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ], "also_reported": [ { "field": "eligibility_or_iep_deadline", "value": "A meeting to develop the IEP shall be held within 30 calendar days of a determination that a student is eligible for special education and related services or eligible for speech-language services", "source": "https://www.nj.gov/education/code/current/title6a/chap14.pdf", "source_quote": "6A:14-3.7 Individualized education program (a) A meeting to develop the IEP shall be held within 30 calendar days of a determination that a student is eligible for special education and related services or eligible for speech-language services.", "as_of": "2026-08-31" } ], "disagreements": [] }, { "state": "New Mexico", "evaluation_deadline": "The initial evaluation and written evaluation report shall be completed within 60 calendar days of receiving parental consent for evaluation.", "day_type": "calendar days", "clock_starts": "receiving parental consent for evaluation", "differs_from_federal": "same", "citation": "6.31.2.10 NMAC", "id": "new-mexico", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/new-mexico/", "source": "https://www.srca.nm.gov/parts/title06/06.031.0002.html", "source_quote": "(2) The initial evaluation and written evaluation report shall be completed within 60 calendar days of receiving parental consent for evaluation.", "verified_fields": [ "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ], "also_reported": [ { "field": "eligibility_or_iep_deadline", "value": "the public agency shall convene a meeting of the eligibility determination team, which shall include the parent and a group of qualified professionals, within 15 school days", "source": "https://www.srca.nm.gov/parts/title06/06.031.0002.html", "source_quote": "(1) Upon completing the full and individual evaluation and written evaluation report, the public agency shall convene a meeting of the eligibility determination team, which shall include the parent and a group of qualified professionals, within 15 school days to determine whether the child is a child with a disability and requires special education and related services, as defined in 34 CFR Sec. 300.8 and Paragraph (2) of Subsection B of 6.31.2.7 NMAC.", "as_of": "2026-08-31" } ], "disagreements": [] }, { "state": "Ohio", "evaluation_deadline": "Must be conducted within sixty days of receiving parental consent for the evaluation", "day_type": "calendar days", "clock_starts": "receiving parental consent for the evaluation", "differs_from_federal": "same", "citation": "Rule 3301-51-06", "id": "ohio", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/ohio/", "source": "https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-3301-51-06", "source_quote": "(a) Must be conducted within sixty days of receiving parental consent for the evaluation; and", "verified_fields": [ "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ] }, { "state": "Pennsylvania", "evaluation_deadline": "no later than 60-calendar days after the agency receives written parental consent for evaluation", "day_type": "calendar days", "clock_starts": "the agency receives written parental consent for evaluation", "break_exclusion": "the calendar days from the day after the last day of the spring school term up to and including the day before the first day of the subsequent fall school term will not be counted", "differs_from_federal": "same", "citation": "22 Pa. Code \u00a7 14.123", "id": "pennsylvania", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/pennsylvania/", "source": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/022/chapter14/s14.123.html", "source_quote": "(b) In addition to the requirements incorporated by reference in 34 CFR 300.301 (relating to initial evaluations), the initial evaluation shall be completed and a copy of the evaluation report presented to the parents no later than 60-calendar days after the agency receives written parental consent for evaluation, except that the calendar days from the day after the last day of the spring school term up to and including the day before the first day of the subsequent fall school term will not be counted.", "verified_fields": [ "break_exclusion", "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ] }, { "state": "Rhode Island", "evaluation_deadline": "Within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of parental consent to an initial evaluation", "day_type": "calendar days", "clock_starts": "receipt of parental consent to an initial evaluation", "differs_from_federal": "same", "citation": "200-RICR-20-30-6", "id": "rhode-island", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/rhode-island/", "source": "https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/200-20-30-6", "source_quote": "b. Within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of parental consent to an initial evaluation: (1) The child is evaluated; and (2) A written report of the Evaluation Team is made available to the public agency and the parent(s); and a team of qualified professionals and the parent(s) of the child meet as an eligibility team to determine whether the child is a child with a disability and in need of special education and related services.", "verified_fields": [ "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ], "also_reported": [ { "field": "eligibility_or_iep_deadline", "value": "an IEP meeting is conducted and an IEP is developed and special education and related services are made available to the child in accordance with an IEP within fifteen (15) school days of the eligibility determination", "source": "https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/200-20-30-6", "source_quote": "c. If determined eligible under this part, an IEP meeting is conducted and an IEP is developed and special education and related services are made available to the child in accordance with an IEP within fifteen (15) school days of the eligibility determination.", "as_of": "2026-08-31" } ], "disagreements": [] }, { "state": "Tennessee", "evaluation_deadline": "within forty (40) school days", "day_type": "school days", "clock_starts": "the local education agency\u2019s receipt of informed parental consent for an initial evaluation", "differs_from_federal": "different unit", "citation": "0520-1-9-.10", "id": "tennessee", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/tennessee/", "source": "https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/0520/0520-01/0520-01-09.pdf", "source_quote": "An initial evaluation must be conducted and an initial educational placement must be made within forty (40) school days of the local education agency\u2019s receipt of informed parental consent for an initial evaluation.", "verified_fields": [ "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ] }, { "state": "Texas", "evaluation_deadline": "not later than the 45th school day", "day_type": "school days", "clock_starts": "receives written consent for the evaluation, signed by the student's parent or legal guardian", "break_exclusion": "if a student has been absent from school during that period on three or more days, that period must be extended by a number of school days equal to the number of school days during that period on which the student has been absent", "differs_from_federal": "different unit", "citation": "TX Educ Code \u00a7 29.004", "id": "texas", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/texas/", "source": "https://law.justia.com/codes/texas/education-code/title-2/subtitle-f/chapter-29/subchapter-a/section-29-004/", "source_quote": "(1) not later than the 45th school day following the date on which the school district, in accordance with 20 U.S.C. Section 1414(a), as amended, receives written consent for the evaluation, signed by the student's parent or legal guardian, except that if a student has been absent from school during that period on three or more days, that period must be extended by a number of school days equal to the number of school days during that period on which the student has been absent; or", "verified_fields": [ "break_exclusion", "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ], "also_reported": [ { "field": "eligibility_or_iep_deadline", "value": "The student's admission, review, and dismissal committee shall meet not later than the 15th school day of the following school year to consider the evaluation.", "source": "https://law.justia.com/codes/texas/education-code/title-2/subtitle-f/chapter-29/subchapter-a/section-29-004/", "source_quote": "(a-1) If a school district receives written consent signed by a student's parent or legal guardian for a full individual and initial evaluation of a student at least 35 but less than 45 school days before the last instructional day of the school year, the evaluation must be completed and the written report of the evaluation must be provided to the parent or legal guardian not later than June 30 of that year. The student's admission, review, and dismissal committee shall meet not later than the 15th school day of the following school year to consider the evaluation.", "as_of": "2026-08-31" } ], "disagreements": [] }, { "state": "Virginia", "evaluation_deadline": "all evaluations are completed and that decisions about eligibility are made within 65 business days", "day_type": "business days", "clock_starts": "the receipt of the referral by the special education administrator or designee", "differs_from_federal": "different start event", "citation": "8VAC20-81-60", "id": "virginia", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/virginia/", "source": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter81/section60/", "source_quote": "g. Ensure that all evaluations are completed and that decisions about eligibility are made within 65 business days of the receipt of the referral by the special education administrator or designee, including if the special education administrator or designee routes the referral to the school-based committee for review and action.", "verified_fields": [ "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ] }, { "state": "Washington", "evaluation_deadline": "Thirty-five school days after the date written consent for an evaluation has been provided to the school district by the parent", "day_type": "school days", "clock_starts": "the date written consent for an evaluation has been provided to the school district by the parent", "differs_from_federal": "different unit", "citation": "WAC 392-172A-03005", "id": "washington", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/washington/", "source": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=392-172A-03005", "source_quote": "(3) When the student is to be evaluated to determine eligibility for special education services and the educational needs of the student, the school district shall provide prior written notice to the parent, attempt without unnecessary delay to obtain consent, fully evaluate the student and arrive at a decision regarding eligibility within: (a) Thirty-five school days after the date written consent for an evaluation has been provided to the school district by the parent; or", "verified_fields": [ "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ], "also_reported": [ { "field": "eligibility_or_iep_deadline", "value": "no sooner than five school days after the evaluation report is provided to the parent and no later than 40 school days following the receipt of the parent consent", "source": "https://ospi.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/2026-04/guidance-specialed-hb-2557-faq.pdf", "source_quote": "The district must then convene an eligibility determination meeting to review the results in the evaluation report and determine the student\u2019s eligibility (or continuing eligibility) for special education services no sooner than five school days after the evaluation report is provided to the parent and no later than 40 school days following the receipt of the parent consent.", "as_of": "2026-08-31" } ], "disagreements": [ { "field": "evaluation_deadline", "versions": [ { "value": "Thirty-five school days after the date written consent for an evaluation has been provided to the school district by the parent", "source": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=392-172A-03005", "source_quote": "(3) When the student is to be evaluated to determine eligibility for special education services and the educational needs of the student, the school district shall provide prior written notice to the parent, attempt without unnecessary delay to obtain consent, fully evaluate the student and arrive at a decision regarding eligibility within: (a) Thirty-five school days after the date written consent for an evaluation has been provided to the school district by the parent; or", "as_of": "2026-08-31" }, { "value": "within 35 school days of receiving written consent from the parent", "source": "https://ospi.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/2026-04/guidance-specialed-hb-2557-faq.pdf", "source_quote": "Districts must complete an initial special education evaluation or reevaluation to determine the eligibility or continuing eligibility of a student for special education services within 35 school days of receiving written consent from the parent.", "as_of": "2026-08-31" } ] }, { "field": "clock_starts", "versions": [ { "value": "the date written consent for an evaluation has been provided to the school district by the parent", "source": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=392-172A-03005", "source_quote": "(3) When the student is to be evaluated to determine eligibility for special education services and the educational needs of the student, the school district shall provide prior written notice to the parent, attempt without unnecessary delay to obtain consent, fully evaluate the student and arrive at a decision regarding eligibility within: (a) Thirty-five school days after the date written consent for an evaluation has been provided to the school district by the parent; or", "as_of": "2026-08-31" }, { "value": "receiving written consent from the parent", "source": "https://ospi.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/2026-04/guidance-specialed-hb-2557-faq.pdf", "source_quote": "Districts must complete an initial special education evaluation or reevaluation to determine the eligibility or continuing eligibility of a student for special education services within 35 school days of receiving written consent from the parent.", "as_of": "2026-08-31" } ] }, { "field": "citation", "versions": [ { "value": "WAC 392-172A-03005", "source": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=392-172A-03005", "source_quote": "(3) When the student is to be evaluated to determine eligibility for special education services and the educational needs of the student, the school district shall provide prior written notice to the parent, attempt without unnecessary delay to obtain consent, fully evaluate the student and arrive at a decision regarding eligibility within: (a) Thirty-five school days after the date written consent for an evaluation has been provided to the school district by the parent; or", "as_of": "2026-08-31" }, { "value": "ESHB 2557", "source": "https://ospi.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/2026-04/guidance-specialed-hb-2557-faq.pdf", "source_quote": "Districts must complete an initial special education evaluation or reevaluation to determine the eligibility or continuing eligibility of a student for special education services within 35 school days of receiving written consent from the parent.", "as_of": "2026-08-31" }, { "value": "ESHB 2557", "source": "https://ospi.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/2026-04/guidance-specialed-hb-2557-faq.pdf", "source_quote": "The district must then convene an eligibility determination meeting to review the results in the evaluation report and determine the student\u2019s eligibility (or continuing eligibility) for special education services no sooner than five school days after the evaluation report is provided to the parent and no later than 40 school days following the receipt of the parent consent.", "as_of": "2026-08-31" } ] } ] }, { "state": "Wisconsin", "evaluation_deadline": "determine if a child is a child with a disability within 60 days", "day_type": "calendar days", "clock_starts": "the local educational agency receives parental consent for the evaluation of the child", "differs_from_federal": "same", "citation": "115.78", "id": "wisconsin", "url": "https://referencesource.org/special-education-evaluation-timelines-by-state/wisconsin/", "source": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/115/v/78", "source_quote": "(a) The local educational agency shall determine if a child is a child with a disability within 60 days after the local educational agency receives parental consent for the evaluation of the child under s. 115.782 (1) (b) or (4) (b) , provides notice under s. 115.777 (3) (e) that no additional data are needed, or provides notice under s. 115.782 (4) (c) that no additional data are needed.", "verified_fields": [ "citation", "clock_starts", "evaluation_deadline" ], "derived_fields": [ "day_type", "differs_from_federal", "state" ], "also_reported": [ { "field": "eligibility_or_iep_deadline", "value": "conduct a meeting to develop an individualized education program under s. 115.787 and determine a placement under s. 115.79 within 30 days of a determination that a child is a child with a disability", "source": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/115/v/78", "source_quote": "(c) The local educational agency shall conduct a meeting to develop an individualized education program under s. 115.787 and determine a placement under s. 115.79 within 30 days of a determination that a child is a child with a disability.", "as_of": "2026-08-31" } ], "disagreements": [] } ] }