children with disabilities; evaluation; deadline

HB 2375 sets clear deadlines for evaluating children with suspected disabilities in Arizona schools. It requires school districts to complete initial evaluations within 60 days of parental consent and to respond to evaluation requests submitted between May 1 and September 1 within 15 days. The bill also clarifies that parents must provide written consent before a child is placed in special education, and it outlines due process procedures for disputes about evaluations or placements. This directly affects school districts, parents, and students with disabilities by standardizing timelines and consent requirements. The law amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 15-766 to align with federal special education standards.