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A written report of a comprehensive individual assessment (CIA) of a student for purposes of special education services shall be completed not later than the 60th
calendar day following the date on which the referral for assessment was intiated
by school personnel, the student's parent or legal guardian, or another appropriate
person.   The assessment shall be conducted using procedures that are appropriate
for the student's most proficient method of communication.

The admission,review and dismissal (ARD) committee shall make its decisions regarding students referred for the first time within 30 calendar days from the date of the completion of the written assessment report.   If the 30th day falls during the summer and school is not in session, the ARD committee shall have until the first day of classes in the fall to finalize decisions concerning placement and the individual educational plan (IEP), unless the assessment indicates the student will need extended year services during that summer.

Your shool may disipline your child, but may not punish your child for conduct which is a manifestation of a disability.