Lynn Public Schools 5006
Date
3/16/21
LEA
Lynn Public Schools
5006
Category
TIMELINES
EVALUATION
CONSENT
IEP IMPLEMENTATION
Issue
(1) Student moved to Lynn and district was informed that 3 year re-evaluation had not been performed by previous district. Lynn did not conduct re-evaluation, said that COVID prohibited in -person testing, and told parent they must first consent to Lynn IEP before the district would conduct the re-evaluation. ;
(2) IEP Team has not addressed issues regarding lack of effective progress in curriculum and through IEP
Finding
Noncompliance:
(1) District did not have a basis for delaying the re-evaluation process and timelines. (1) District did not adhere to mandated timeline for reevaluation upon receipt of guardian’s consent
Compliance:
(2) District has addressed student progress through IEP process and maintained appropriate communications with guardian
Corrective Action
District must provide documentation demonstrating convening of reevaluation meeting
District must conduct a meeting to review regulatory requirements re: evaluation timelines and procedures for a student who transfers into district with IEP Team Chairpersons and provide agenda to DESE.