Once the CIT meets and determines the data does not support the need for a referral, CIT chair should complete the PWN form in order to generate a letter to send home to the parent within 15 days of the request.
If a parent submits a written request to the LEA's director of special education services or to an administrative employee for an initial evaluation, the LEA must, not later than the 15th school day after the date of receipt, provide the parent with:
Prior written notice of its proposal to conduct an evaluation, a copy of the Notice of Procedural Safeguards, and an opportunity to give written CONSENT FOR INITIAL EVALUATION;
Prior written notice of its refusal to conduct an evaluation and a copy of the Notice of Procedural Safeguards.
According to page 16 of the Special Education Strategic Plan April 23, 2018, "A child's parent may make a request for an initial evaluation in any format to any school official (including a teacher). The school/LEA must then determine if testing is required by evaluating the existing data."
Note: A parent request does not guarantee an evaluation will be conducted. Do not instruct parents to write a request letter.