3. A description as to the basis of the actions
4. A reference to the procedural protections under IDEA
5. A reference of sources to contact to provide assistance in understanding procedural protection
6. A description of other options considered and why those options were rejected.
7. A description of other relevant factors [34 C.F.R. 300.503(b) and E.C. 56500.4(b)]
PWN must be provided to the parents of a student whenever the LEA:
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Proposes to initiate or change; or
• Refuses to initiate or change: the identification, evaluation, educational placement of the child, or the provision of FAPE to the child. Additionally under California law, parents have the right to receive PWN in their native language when the LEA initiates or refuses the request to a change in the student’s identification, assessment, or educational placement in special education.
PWN must be given when:
1. Assessment - The LEA must send PWN regarding its refusal to assess or reassess
2. Request for Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
3. Parental request for a change to the IEP
4. Parental unilateral placement of a student outside the public school district and a request for reimbursement
5. A change in placement
6. A change in location resulting in a change of placement
7. A change in a service provider
8. Parent revocation of consent for special education services
9. Student exits from special education
a) Graduation
b) No longer eligible
The elements of PWN may be included in the IEP notes during an IEP meeting. A separate PWN document is not required when the PWN elements are included in the IEP.
Chapter 7 – Procedural Safeguards, Desert/Mountain SELPA
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As of 03/15/2013
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