If you disagree with a school district evaluation, this California guidance explains the right to ask for an independent educational evaluation at public expense.
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California Independent Educational Evaluations
If you disagree with a school district evaluation, this California guidance explains the right to ask for an independent educational evaluation at public expense.
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