R 340.1721a

MARSE R 340.1721a Initial evaluation.

Rule 21a.

1. Each student suspected of having a disability shall be evaluated by a multidisciplinary evaluation team as defined in R 340.1701b(b). In addition to the requirements in R 340.1705 to R 340.1717, the multidisciplinary evaluation team shall do all of the following:
   1. Complete a full and individual evaluation.
   2. Make a recommendation of eligibility and prepare a written report to be presented to the individualized education program team by the designated multidisciplinary evaluation team member who can explain the instructional implication of evaluation results. The report shall include information needed by the individualized education program team to determine all of the following:
      1. Eligibility.
      2. A student's present level of academic achievement and functional performance.
      3. The educational needs of the student.
2. Special education personnel who are authorized to conduct evaluations of students suspected of having a disability may provide consultation to general education personnel.