Did the district properly respond to a parent request for an independent education evaluation (IEE)?
A parent has a right to an IEE at public expense if the parent disagrees with an evaluation obtained by the public agency. When a parent requests an IEE, the district must provide the parent information about where an IEE may be obtained and district criteria applicable for IEEs. Furthermore, if the parent requests an IEE, the district must, without unnecessary delay, either provide the IEE at public expense or initiate a due process hearing. On June 10, 2008, the parent sent an email to the district requesting an IEE for Student C by a particular agency. The district contacted the agency on July 9, 2008, and was informed that the agency did not conduct the type of evaluation requested. The district then compiled a list of potential evaluators. On August 7, 2008, the district sent the parent a letter offering to provide an IEE at public expense, and enclosed a copy of the list and district IEE criteria. On August 29, 2008, the parent informed the district that she had selected an evalu
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