34 C.F.R. § 300.535 Procedures for determining eligibility and placement.
Title 34 - Education
(a) In interpreting evaluation data for the purpose of determining if a child is a child with a disability under §300.7, and the educational needs of the child, each public agency shall— (1) Draw upon information from a variety of sources, including aptitude and achievement tests, parent input, teacher recommendations, physical condition, social or cultural background, and adaptive behavior; and (2) Ensure that information obtained from all of these sources is documented and carefully considered. (b) If a determination is made that a child has a disability and needs special education and related services, an IEP must be developed for the child in accordance with §§300.340–300.350. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1412(a)(6), 1414(b)(4))
Title 34: Education
PART 300—ASSISTANCE TO STATES FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Subpart E—Procedural Safeguards
Procedures for Evaluation and Determination of Eligibility
§ 300.535 Procedures for determining eligibility and placement.
