The Alaska deadline in plain words: 90 calendar days from the district getting your consent (evaluation, IEP if eligible, and services started).
How the days are counted
Calendar days. Within 90 days of consent the district must evaluate, write the IEP if your child is eligible and you consent to services, and start services. The IEP is also due within 30 days of eligibility (4 AAC 52.115).
Where this comes from
4 AAC 52.115(a). Read the official rule.
After eligibility: 30 calendar days from eligibility determination (4 AAC 52.115(b)).
Federal context
Federal law (IDEA) sets a baseline of 60 calendar days from parental consent for evaluation (34 CFR 300.301(c)), or a timeline set by the state. Alaska sets its own timeline, shown above. Once a child is found eligible, federal rules give 30 days to hold the first IEP meeting (34 CFR 300.323(c)). See all federal IEP deadlines, or how to request an IEP evaluation in writing.
Questions parents ask
How long does a school in Alaska have to finish an IEP evaluation?
90 calendar days from the district getting your consent (evaluation, IEP if eligible, and services started). Source: 4 AAC 52.115(a).
When does the Alaska evaluation clock start?
In Alaska, the clock starts from the district getting your consent (evaluation, IEP if eligible, and services started). That means signed consent, not your first request, so sign and return the consent form promptly and keep a copy.
How are the days counted?
Calendar days. Within 90 days of consent the district must evaluate, write the IEP if your child is eligible and you consent to services, and start services. The IEP is also due within 30 days of eligibility (4 AAC 52.115).
Is this legal advice?
No. It is general information. Check your state rules, your district, or your state's Parent Training and Information Center for your situation.
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Not legal advice. This page shares general information from your state's rules as we read them. It is not legal advice. Rules change and districts vary. For help with your situation, contact your state's Parent Training and Information Center or a special education attorney or advocate.