Requires re-evaluations to be Requires periodic conducted at least every 3 IDEA schedule for years. re-evaluation will suffice. A re-evaluation is not required Requires re-evaluation before a before a change of placement. significant change in placement. However, an IEP team should review current evaluation data, including progress towards goals and objectives when considering a significant change of placement. When data are insufficient to answer questions regarding the appropriateness of the special education and related services being considered, then a re-evaluation is required. Provides for independent No provision for independent educational evaluation at district evaluations at district expense. expense if parent disagrees with However, a district must evaluation obtained by school carefully consider any such and hearing officer concurs. evaluations presented. Placement Procedures When interpreting evaluation data and making placement decisions, both laws require districts to: Draw upon information from a variety of sources; Assure that all information is documented and considered; Ensure that the eligibility decision is made by a group of persons including those who are knowledgeable about the child, the meaning of the evaluation data and placement options; and Ensure that the student is educated with his/her handicapped peers to the maximum extent appropriate (least restrictive environment). An IEP meeting is required A Section 504 re-evaluation before any change in meeting is required before any placement. "significant change" in placement Grievance Procedure Does not require a grievance Requires districts with more procedure, nor a compliance than 15 employees to, (1) offer. designate an employee to be responsible for assuring district compliance with Section 504, and (2) provide a grievance procedure for parents, students and employees. Due Process Both statues require districts to provide impartial hearings for parents or guardians who disagree with the identification, evaluation or placement of a student Contains detailed hearing rights Requires notice, the right to and requirements. inspect records, the right to participate in a hearing and to
Requires re-evaluations to be conducted at least every 3 years. Requires periodic IDEA schedule for re-evaluation will suffice. A re-evaluation is not required before a change of placement. However, an IEP team should review current evaluation data, including progress towards goals and objectives when considering a significant change of placement. When data are insufficient to answer questions regarding the appropriateness of the special education and related services being considered, then a re-evaluation is required. Requires re-evaluation before a significant change in placement. Provides for independent educational evaluation at district expense if parent disagrees with evaluation obtained by school and hearing officer concurs. No provision for independent evaluations at district expense. However, a district must carefully consider any such evaluations presented. Placement Procedures When interpreting evaluation data and making placement decisions, both laws require districts to: Draw upon information from a variety of sources; Assure that all information is documented and considered; Ensure that the eligibility decision is made by a group of persons including those who are knowledgeable about the child, the meaning of the evaluation data and placement options; and Ensure that the student is educated with his/her peers to the maximum extent appropriate (least restrictive environment). An IEP meeting is required before any change in placement. A Section 504 re-evaluation meeting is required before any "significant change" in placement Grievance Procedure Does not require a grievance procedure, nor a compliance offer. Requires districts with more than 15 employees to, (1) designate an employee to be responsible for assuring district compliance with Section 504, and (2) provide a grievance procedure for parents, students and employees. Due Process Both statues require districts to provide impartial hearings for parents or guardians who disagree with the identification, evaluation or placement of a student Contains detailed hearing rights and requirements. Requires notice, the right to inspect records, the right to participate in a hearing and to handicapped