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House requires earlier notice, copies of evaluations for IEP meetings; psychologists warn of potential harm
Summary
The House passed a bill codifying board rules that require school districts to send parents notice at least 10 days before IEP meetings and provide copies of draft IEPs at least 48 hours before the meeting; debate focused on whether sending psychological evaluations ahead of meetings could alarm parents.
The Tennessee House approved House Bill 861 to codify existing state board of education rules about notification and document sharing for individualized education program (IEP) meetings.
Representative Nathan McCallman, sponsor, said the bill "codify[es] the current state board of education rule rules requiring an LEA to give notice of parents or guardians at least 10 days before an IEP hearing and provide a copy of the draft IEP at least 48 hours…
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