Evaluation waitlists and Child Find

What the law says

• Informal waitlists are not allowed

  School districts cannot put evaluation requests on an informal waitlist. Once a parent asks in writing for an evaluation, the district has to respond and start the clock.

• PTT forms and Prior Written Notice are required

  Withholding a Permission to Test (PTT) form, or failing to give Prior Written Notice when a request is refused, violates federal Child Find law.

• A joint systemic complaint is being organized

  PDOP and Voices for All Abilities are preparing a joint systemic state complaint with the Nevada Department of Education to force immediate testing and to secure compensatory education for students who lost time.

What happens next

• Secure intake for your student's evaluation timeline
• Waiver processing and document handling
• Advocacy coordination between PDOP and VFAB

What to gather before you start

Bring what you have. Missing pieces will not disqualify you, and we can help you request records from the district.

• The date you first asked the school, in writing, for an evaluation, and a copy of that request if you have it.
• Any reply from the school, including emails, letters, or notes from a meeting.
• Any Permission to Test (PTT) form you were given, signed or unsigned, with the date.
• Any Prior Written Notice you received, or a note that you never received one.
• Dates of any meetings where the evaluation was discussed, and who was there.
• Report cards, progress reports, or teacher notes showing the concerns you raised.