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Can Schools Require Parents to Pay for Independent Educational Evaluations?

Question: Can schools require parents to pay for Independent Educational Evaluations? Answer:

Callie Oettinger
Sep 22, 2025
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Question:

Can schools require parents to pay for Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)?

Answer:

Generally no. If a parent disagrees with a district evaluation, the parent has the right to one IEE at public expense per evaluation cycle.

An exception: Cost caps.

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