Know Your IEP Rights

Rights in every state

• Free testing

  You can ask the school, in writing, to test your child. Testing is free.

• 60-day clock

  After you sign consent, the school has 60 days to finish testing, unless your state sets its own clock.

• Written notice

  The school must tell you in writing before it changes or refuses anything in the IEP.

• Bring anyone

  You can bring a friend, advocate, or helper to any IEP meeting.

• You can disagree

  You do not have to sign. You can ask for mediation, file a state complaint, or ask for a hearing.

• Outside testing

  If you disagree with the school's testing, you can ask for an outside test at no cost to you.

• Stay-put

  While you disagree, your child keeps the current services.

• Your records

  You can see your child's school records. The school must answer within 45 days.

• Discipline protection

  After 10 days out of school, the school must hold a meeting to check if the behavior is from the disability.