The Special Education Process

Supporting Your Child's
Learning Needs
IEP
Individual Education Plan
IPRC
Identification, Placement & Review Committee/Circle

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step 3

Statement of Decision

As soon as possible after a decision is made, the Identification, Placement, and Review Committee/Circle (IPRC) must provide a written statement of their decision to the parent/caregiver and your child (16+). This is called the Statement of Decision. ​​

If the committee identifies your child as exceptional, the decision must include: ​

  • The category and definition of exceptionality ​
  • Strengths and needs of the student ​
  • Placement decision ​
  • Reasons for placement in special education class, if that is the decision ​
  • Recommendations for a special education program and/or services

When you receive the IPRC Statement of Decision, you can: ​

AGREE OR MAKE NO RESPONSE:

School completes IEP. ​

Within 30 school days of placement being implemented, parent gets copy of IEP.

ASK FOR further discussion: ​

Request second IPRC meeting to review concerns.

TIME LIMIT:

Within 15 days of receipt of decision.

DISAGREE:

Parent files notice of appeal with secretary of board​ (SEAB).

TIME LIMIT:

​Within 30 days of receipt of initial IPRC decision.