Pennsylvania HB2275 mandates a 60-day timeframe for completing initial evaluations for children with disabilities.

Pennsylvania HB2275 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require that initial evaluations to determine if a child is a child with a disability under federal law must be completed within 60 consecutive school days after a school entity receives parental consent. A copy of the evaluation must then be presented to the parents. The term "school entity" includes school districts, intermediate units, approved private schools, and state-operated programs or facilities, but excludes charter and cyber charter schools. This act will take effect in 60 days.

Pennsylvania HB2275 mandates a 60-day timeframe for completing initial evaluations for children with disabilities.

Pennsylvania HB2275 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require that initial evaluations to determine if a child is a child with a disability under federal law must be completed within 60 consecutive school days after a school entity receives parental consent. A copy of the evaluation must then be presented to the parents. The term "school entity" includes school districts, intermediate units, approved private schools, and state-operated programs or facilities, but excludes charter and cyber charter schools. This act will take effect in 60 days.