Informed Consent
Your right to be fully informed about and agree to any action the school wants to take regarding your child's special education, including evaluations and initial placement. You can withdraw consent at any time.
Related Terms
Prior Written Notice (PWN)
A written document the school must give you before they make any changes to your child's identification, evaluation, placement, or services. It must explain what they want to do (or refuse to do), why, and what options were considered.
Procedural Safeguards
A set of rights that protect you and your child during the special education process. These include the right to participate in meetings, access records, give or refuse consent, and resolve disagreements. The school must give you a copy of these rights at least once a year.
Informed Consent in context
Informed Consent comes up across the IEP process — in your IEP document, during meeting prep, and in the federal rights that protect your child. IEP Ally explains where it shows up and what to do about it.
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