Senate adopts tighter timelines for special-education evaluations amid concerns about equity
Lawmakers approved HB 3718 to clarify timelines for special-education evaluations and Lindsey Nicole Henry scholarship eligibility after floor amendments; supporters called it a timeline fix, critics warned it could create incentives to move students out of public schools.
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The Senate passed House Bill 3,718 after adopting floor amendments that clarify timelines for special-education evaluations and interim scholarship eligibility under the Lindsey Nicole Henry program. The bill requires school districts to schedule a meeting to review existing data within 15 school days of a parent’s written request and complete an evaluation within 45 days, aligning with federal expectations, sponsor Senator Daniels said.
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