Establishes written parental consent requirements for individualized education programs (IEPs)

HB 656 requires school districts to obtain written or electronic parental consent before making specific changes to a child's individualized education program (IEP), including initial placements, placement changes, service removals, or service minute reductions exceeding 25%. It directly affects parents of students with disabilities and school districts (LEAs), mandating they use a standardized consent form in the parent's native language that includes options for full consent, refusal, or partial consent. The bill also requires schools to document consent dates and allows parents to visit proposed programs before agreeing to changes. If disagreements arise, schools must amend the current IEP to include agreed-upon services and add a resolution timeline. The law takes effect on July 1, 2027.