OAR 581-015-2105: Evaluation and Reevaluation Requirements

(1) General: A public agency must conduct an evaluation or reevaluation process in accordance with this rule and 581-015-2110 before: (a) Determining that a child is a child with a disability under OAR 581-015-2130 through 581-015-2180; (b) Determining that a child continues to have a disability under OAR 581-015-2130 through 581-015-2180; (c) Changing the child’s eligibility, or (d) Terminating the child’s eligibility as a child with a disability, unless the termination is due to graduation from high school with a regular diploma or exceeding the age of eligibility for a free appropriate public education under OAR 581-015-2045. (2) Request for initial evaluation: Consistent with the consent requirements in OAR 581-015-2090, a parent or public agency may initiate a request for an initial evaluation to determine if a child is a child with a disability. (3) When initial evaluation must be conducted: (a) An initial evaluation must be conducted to determine if a child is eligible for special education services when a public agency suspects or has reason to suspect that: (A) The child has a disability that has an adverse impact on the child's educational performance; and (B) The child may need special education services as a result of the disability. (b) The public agency must designate a team to determine whether an initial evaluation will be conducted. (A) The team must include the parent and at least two professionals, at least one of whom is a specialist knowledgeable and experienced in the evaluation and education of children with disabilities. (B) The team may make this decision without a meeting. If a meeting is held, parents must be invited to participate in accordance with OAR 581-015-2190. (4) Reevaluation: (a) The public agency must ensure that a reevaluation of each child with a disability is conducted in accordance with OAR 581-015-2115, subject to subsection (b) and OAR 581-015-2110(2): (A) If the public agency determines that the educational or related services needs, including improved academic achievement and functional performance, of the child warrant a reevaluation; or (B) If the child’s parents or teacher requests a reevaluation. (b) A reevaluation for each child with a disability: (A) May occur not more than once a year, unless the parent and public agency agree otherwise; and (B) Must occur at least every three years, unless the parent and public agency agree that a reevaluation is unnecessary. (5) Summary of Achievement and Performance: For a student whose eligibility terminates due to graduation with a regular diploma or exceeding the age of eligibility, a school district must provide the student with a summary of the student’s academic achievement and functional performance, including recommendations on how to assist the student in meeting the student’s postsecondary goals.