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The guide further clarifies the obligations for annual reviews, the criteria for revising IEPs, and the mandate for LEAs to maintain active IEPs at the start of each school year. Additionally, it specifies the conditions under which IEP revisions can occur without a formal team meeting versus instances where a full team meeting is legally required, such as during considerations for changes in placement. 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(LEA should consider amount of time mail takes to go through processing and mail system.)  \nAt least annually, IEP team meets to review progress toward IEP goals, consider special factors, and determine placement. Revise IEP as appropriate, to address lack of expected progress towards annual goals and in general education curriculum; results of any reevaluation;  \n*Atthe beginning of each school year, each LEA must have an IEP in effect for each student for whom the district has FAPE responsibility.  \ninformation provided to, or by, parents; the student’s anticipated needs; or other matters.","cbCaiov5EqliAFmY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiov5EqliAFmY","pdf",54864,"English","# Initial IEP and Placement Process\n## Timeline for Eligibility and Meetings\n# Ongoing IEP Maintenance\n## Annual Review Requirements\n## Procedures for IEP Revisions\n## Requirements for Placement Changes","[{\"question\":\"Is parental consent required for the initial IEP?\",\"answer\":\"Yes, parental consent is mandatory before services can be provided following an initial IEP and placement determination.\"},{\"question\":\"When is an IEP team meeting strictly required?\",\"answer\":\"An IEP team meeting is required whenever a change in placement is being considered, or as part of the annual review process.\"},{\"question\":\"Can an IEP be revised without a team meeting?\",\"answer\":\"After the annual IEP team meeting, the parent and the LEA may mutually agree to revise the IEP without convening a full team meeting.\"}]","IEP and Placement Timelines - Procedural Guide | PDF"]