The Connecticut deadline in plain words: 45 school days from the district receiving your written referral (evaluation, eligibility, and IEP in place), not counting the time to get your consent.
How the days are counted
School days, counted from the written referral, but the time waiting for your consent does not count (RCSA 10-76d-13). The app counts from the referral, so add the days you took to sign consent. Estimate: school calendars vary, check your district calendar.
This one is an estimate. School-day and school-break counting depends on your district's calendar. Check your district calendar for the exact date.
Where this comes from
RCSA 10-76d-13. Read the official rule.
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. Connecticut 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 Connecticut have to finish an IEP evaluation?
45 school days from the district receiving your written referral (evaluation, eligibility, and IEP in place), not counting the time to get your consent. Source: RCSA 10-76d-13.
When does the Connecticut evaluation clock start?
In Connecticut, the clock starts from the district receiving your written referral (evaluation, eligibility, and IEP in place), not counting the time to get your consent. That means it starts with your written referral, so put your request in writing and date it.
How are the days counted?
School days, counted from the written referral, but the time waiting for your consent does not count (RCSA 10-76d-13). The app counts from the referral, so add the days you took to sign consent. Estimate: school calendars vary, check your district calendar.
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.
Let the app count the days
Pick Connecticut in Tiny Advocate and the Deadlines screen counts by these rules and can link the dates to your calendar. Try it free in the demo (no signup), or start at tinyadvocate.com.
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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.