Independent Educational Evaluation

The Barre Supervisory Union recognizes that the Individuals with Disabilities Act (the “Act”) provides a right to parents to obtain an independent evaluation of their child under the terms of the Act and regulations promulgated thereunder. The Barre Supervisory Union also recognizes that, under the Act, the parent has a right to obtain such independent evaluation at public expense, if the parent disagrees with an evaluation obtained or performed by the district, and if other criteria provided for by statute, and regulation and local policy and procedures hereunder are met, and unless the district initiates a due process hearing to show that its evaluation is appropriate.

The Superintendent or his/her designee shall develop and revise procedures as needed to implement this policy, in compliance with state and federal law.

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Legal Reference(s): Individuals with Disabilities Act (20 U.S.C. 1415(b)(1)
34 C.F.R.300.502
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (34 C.F.R. 104.35(c)
VDE Rule(s) 2362.1(1), 2364.3.1(2), 2364.3.4 and 2364.3.5