Policy – Category 2000 (Administration) BP 2004 – Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
• Examiner’s name, title, license, certification number; • Original signature of the examiner; and • Original assessment protocols (attached to the report) - see Appendix D for information on protocols. A public agency may not impose conditions or timelines related to obtaining an IEE at public expense ( Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations § 300.502(e) ). 5.0 Criteria for Determination of IEE Fee The Charter LEA will pay a fee that is routine and reasonable for the IEE, similar to those performed by qualified professionals in the local geographical area. Routine and reasonable fee is based on an average of a random sampling of fees charged by professionals providing service in the Charter LEA/SELPA’s area. The Charter LEA shall make arrangements for the independent examiner to ensure that the IEE is completed in a timely manner at Charter LEA expense. An excessive fee is defined as one that is more than 25% higher than the routine and reasonable rate as defined in the cost guidelines in Appendix C. Parents will be allowed the opportunity to demonstrate to the Charter LEA that unique circumstances justify IEE fees that do not fall within the criteria described in Appendix C.
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Cost Guidelines: When the Charter LEA is negotiating the fee for an independent evaluation to be conducted at public expense, the following should be included in the fees: • Cost to conduct the assessment; • Mileage (for student observation and to IEP location); • Developing a written report and providing copies to the parent and Charter LEA; and • Attending the IEP team meeting. The independent examiner must agree to release their written report, test protocols (see OSEP Policy Letter - Appendix D), assessment information, and results to the Charter LEA prior to the receipt of payment for services and at least five days prior to the IEP meeting. The results from the IEE will be considered in the eligibility, program decisions, and educational services to the child with
BP 2004 – Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
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Desert Mountain Charter Special Education Local Plan Area (DMCS) (rev. 11/21)
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