Can a parent exit a child from special education?
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Federal law requires that the IEP team must make all decisions regarding the change of placement of a special education student. The parent is one member of this team. If a parent wishes to exit their child from special education services, they should request an IEP meeting for this purpose. The IEP team should consider whether any additional evaluations are needed to assess the child's progress toward their annual goals. The team will consider all pertinent information to determine if an exit from special education is appropriate. If a parent does not agree with the decision of the IEP team, they may request mediation and/or file for a due process hearing.