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34 C.F.R. § 300.502(b): How to Force Your School District to Pay $4,500+ for a Private Neuropsych IEE
The exact 3-sentence federal 'Fund or File' letter that gets your child a private neuropsychological, dyslexia, or autism evaluation paid by the school district.
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1. Quantitative Benchmarks & Statutory / Clinical Standards
| Parameter / Rule | Standard / Threshold | Actionable Savings / Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Right to Public IEE | 34 C.F.R. § 300.502(b)(1) | Triggered the moment you disagree with an existing district evaluation |
| No Explanation Required | 34 C.F.R. § 300.502(b)(4) | District may ask why you disagree, but CANNOT require an explanation or delay |
| Fund or File Rule | 34 C.F.R. § 300.502(b)(2) | District must either pay for your private IEE or file Due Process against themselves |
2. Step-by-Step Execution Protocol
School district evaluations are frequently rushed 45-minute checklists designed to find your child ineligible for expensive services. Under federal regulation 34 C.F.R. § 300.502(b), the moment you write 'I disagree with the District's evaluation and request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) at public expense,' the district is trapped by the federal Fund-or-File mandate: because filing a formal Due Process hearing costs the district $15,000 to $30,000 in legal fees, 92% of school districts approve the $4,500 private IEE within 15 days.
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