Parental Consent for Evaluation Given Parental Consent for Evaluation Given The parent or guardian has provided written consent authorizing the school district to conduct a formal evaluation to determine whether the student is eligible for special education services. This event starts the federally mandated evaluation timeline. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor Evaluation Complete Evaluation Complete The multidisciplinary team has finished assessing the student across all areas of suspected disability. Results are compiled into an evaluation report, which must be shared with the parent prior to the eligibility determination meeting. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor Specific Disability Eligibility Determination Specific Disability Eligibility Determination The IEP team has formally determined whether the student qualifies for special education services under one or more of IDEA's 13 disability categories. The outcome — eligible or not eligible — is documented and shared with the parent, along with their procedural rights. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor Parental Consent for Implementing IEP Given Parental Consent for Implementing IEP Given The parent or guardian has provided written consent authorizing the school to begin delivering the special education services and supports outlined in the student's IEP. Services may not begin until this consent is received. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor Parental Consent for Implementing IEP Declined Parental Consent for Implementing IEP Declined The parent or guardian has formally declined consent for the school to implement the student's IEP. The district is not considered in violation of FAPE as a result, and is not required to pursue services through due process. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor Service Begins Service Begins Special education and related services outlined in the student's IEP have commenced. This event marks the start of service delivery and initiates tracking of service minutes and progress toward annual goals. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor Incident Incident A significant behavioral or safety event involving the student has been documented. Incidents may trigger additional review, a functional behavioral assessment (FBA), or a manifestation determination depending on the nature and frequency of the behavior. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor Removed from Least Restrictive Environment Removed from Least Restrictive Environment The IEP team has determined that the student's needs cannot be met in a less restrictive setting, and a more restrictive placement has been authorized. The rationale and justification must be documented in the IEP. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor Manifestation Determination Manifestation Determination Following a disciplinary action that constitutes or may constitute a change of placement, the IEP team has convened to determine whether the student's behavior was caused by, or substantially related to, their disability or the school's failure to implement the IEP. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor Parent Complaint Parent Complaint A parent or guardian has filed a formal complaint with the state educational agency (SEA) or local educational agency (LEA) alleging a violation of IDEA. The complaint initiates a required investigation and resolution process, typically within 60 calendar days. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor Surrogate Need Identification Surrogate Need Identification The district has determined that the student does not have a parent or guardian available to act on their behalf in the special education process. A surrogate parent must be appointed to protect the student's educational rights under IDEA. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor Surrogate Assignment Surrogate Assignment A qualified surrogate parent has been formally assigned to represent the student's interests in all matters relating to identification, evaluation, IEP development, and placement under IDEA. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor Hearing Officer Assigned Hearing Officer Assigned An impartial hearing officer has been appointed to oversee a due process proceeding. The hearing officer must be qualified, unbiased, and have no personal or professional conflict of interest with any party involved. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor Hearing Conducted Hearing Conducted A due process hearing has taken place, during which both the parent and the school district have had the opportunity to present evidence, testimony, and arguments before the impartial hearing officer. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor Written Decision (SEA/LEA) Written Decision (SEA/LEA) The hearing officer or state educational agency has issued a formal written decision based on the findings of the due process hearing or state complaint investigation. The decision is binding and subject to appeal through state or federal court. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor Action Taken Action Taken The district or agency has implemented a specific action in response to a complaint finding, hearing decision, or corrective action plan. This event documents that required steps have been carried out and compliance has been addressed. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor IEP Review Due IEP Review Due The student's IEP is approaching or has reached its annual review deadline. Federal law requires that each IEP be reviewed at least once per year to assess progress and update goals, services, and placement as needed. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor IEP Review Complete IEP Review Complete The annual IEP review meeting has been held, the student's progress has been assessed, and the IEP has been updated as appropriate. All required team members participated and the updated plan is ready for implementation. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor Transfer Report Complete Transfer Report Complete For a student transferring from another district or state, the receiving district has compiled available special education records and documented the student's current eligibility status, services, and IEP information. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor Transfer Student IEP Adoption Transfer Student IEP Adoption The receiving district has formally adopted, or agreed to provide comparable services to, the transferring student's existing IEP while a new IEP is developed. This ensures continuity of services during the transition period. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor IEP Parent Consent Withdrawn IEP Parent Consent Withdrawn The parent or guardian has revoked their previously given consent for the provision of special education services. Upon receiving written revocation, the district must cease services and is not required to hold an IEP meeting or pursue services through due process. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor IEP Complete IEP Complete A new or revised IEP document has been finalized following a team meeting. The plan is legally in effect and must be implemented as written, with services delivered in accordance with the frequency, duration, and location specified. uri://ed-fi.org/IDEAEventTypeDescriptor