CONSENT FOR EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES
If the parent of a child enrolled in public school or seeking to be enrolled in public school does not provide consent for initial evaluation under 92 NAC 51-009.08A1 or the parent fails to respond to a request to provide consent, the school district may, but is not required to, pursue the initial evaluation of the child by utilizing the procedural safeguards in 92 NAC 51-009 (including the mediation procedures or the due process procedures), if appropriate.
When a parent refuses to provide consent under 92 NAC 52-009 a meeting will be held or offered to explain to the parents how their failure to consent affects the ability of their child to receive services under 92 NAC 52 provided that the district does not override a parent’s right to refuse consent.
If a parent does not give consent under 92 NAC 52-009.03A2a the school district must make reasonable efforts to ensure that the parent is fully aware of the nature of the evaluation and assessment of the child or FAPE early intervention services that would be available and understands that the child will not be able to receive the evaluation, assessment, or early intervention service unless consent is given.
“Policies and Procedures Guidance Documents” shall serve as an administrative procedure to this policy. The entire document can be found at http://www.education.ne.gov/sped/regulations.html.
Approved October 9, 2023 Reviewed _______________ Revised ________________
