2026 Verified Benchmark & Execution Guide
Overriding the 'Wait-and-See' Trap: Using OSEP Memorandum 11-07 to Stop RTI/MTSS Evaluation Delays
How to stop elementary schools from forcing your struggling child through 6 months of Tier-2 RTI before evaluating for an IEP.
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1. Quantitative Benchmarks & Statutory / Clinical Standards
| Parameter / Rule | Standard / Threshold | Actionable Savings / Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Federal OSEP 11-07 Ban | U.S. Dept. of Education Binding Guidance | RTI / MTSS strategies CANNOT be used to delay or deny an initial IEP evaluation |
| Child Find Mandate | 34 C.F.R. § 300.111 | Affirmative duty to evaluate any child suspected of having a disability |
| Passing Grades Myth | 34 C.F.R. § 300.101(c)(1) | Twice-exceptional (2e) or bright ADHD/ASD kids with A/B grades still qualify |
2. Step-by-Step Execution Protocol
The #1 tactic public schools use to avoid paying for special education is telling parents: 'We have to try 12 weeks of Response to Intervention (RTI/MTSS) first before we can test for an IEP.' That is a direct violation of federal law under U.S. Department of Education OSEP Memorandum 11-07. Citing OSEP 11-07 in your written evaluation demand immediately starts the statutory 15-to-60-day clock.
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