IEP Timelines in Idaho
What are the IEP timelines in Idaho?
Idaho has a comprehensive set of timelines governing every stage of the special education process. The most significant Idaho-specific timeline is the 60-calendar-day evaluation timeline from parental consent (IDAPA 08.02.03.097.01), which uses calendar days rather than school days — providing faster resolution, especially for evaluations initiated during summer or school breaks. Other key timelines include: initial IEP must be developed within 30 days of eligibility determination (34 CFR 300.323(c)); annual IEP review at least once per year (IDAPA 08.02.03.110; 34 CFR 300.324(b)); triennial reevaluation every three years or more frequently when warranted (IDAPA 08.02.03.097.02; 34 CFR 300.303); transition planning starting at age 16 (IDAPA 08.02.03.110.07); educational rights transfer at age 18 (IDAPA 08.02.03.110.08); FAPE ends at age 21 (Idaho Code § 33-2001); resolution meeting within 15 calendar days of due process complaint (IDAPA 08.02.03.182); 30-day resolution period (IDAPA 08.02.03.182); final hearing decision within 45 days of resolution period expiration (IDAPA 08.02.03.191); state complaint decision within 60 calendar days (IDAPA 08.02.03.170); restraint/seclusion parent notification within 1 school day and written report within 2 school days (IDAPA 08.02.03.230); MDR within 10 school days of a disciplinary removal decision (IDAPA 08.02.03.145).
What Idaho Requires
Idaho uses calendar days for its evaluation timeline — 60 calendar days from parental consent — faster than a school-days standard during summers and breaks (IDAPA 08.02.03.097.01).
The MDR and disciplinary timelines use school days while the evaluation and complaint timelines use calendar days — always confirm the unit of measurement for the specific action.
The 30-day IEP development window after eligibility, annual review, and triennial reevaluation are standard federal-baseline timelines adopted by Idaho (IDAPA 08.02.03.110; 34 CFR 300.323(c)).
Restraint/seclusion timelines (1 school day notification, 2 school day written report) are Idaho-specific and more specific than federal guidance (IDAPA 08.02.03.230).
Court appeal of a due process decision must be filed within 90 days of the hearing officer's decision (IDAPA 08.02.03.193; 34 CFR 300.516).
Key Timelines
60 calendar days: evaluation timeline from parental consent (IDAPA 08.02.03.097.01) — calendar days.
30 days: initial IEP must be developed after eligibility determination (34 CFR 300.323(c)).
1 year (minimum): annual IEP review (IDAPA 08.02.03.110; 34 CFR 300.324(b)).
3 years: triennial reevaluation (IDAPA 08.02.03.097.02; 34 CFR 300.303).
Age 16: transition planning begins (IDAPA 08.02.03.110.07; 34 CFR 300.320(b)).
Age 18: rights transfer to student (IDAPA 08.02.03.110.08; 34 CFR 300.320(c)).
Age 21: FAPE eligibility ends (Idaho Code § 33-2001).
1 school day: parent notification after restraint/seclusion incident (IDAPA 08.02.03.230).
2 school days: written incident report after restraint/seclusion (IDAPA 08.02.03.230).
10 school days: MDR after disciplinary removal decision (IDAPA 08.02.03.145; 34 CFR 300.530(e)).
15 calendar days: resolution meeting after due process complaint (IDAPA 08.02.03.182; 34 CFR 300.510(a)).
30 calendar days: resolution period after due process complaint (IDAPA 08.02.03.182; 34 CFR 300.510(b)).
45 days (after resolution period): final hearing decision (IDAPA 08.02.03.191; 34 CFR 300.515(a)).
10 school days: expedited hearing decision for disciplinary disputes (IDAPA 08.02.03.185; 34 CFR 300.532(c)).
60 calendar days: state complaint investigation decision (IDAPA 08.02.03.170; 34 CFR 300.152(a)).
90 days: court appeal of hearing decision (IDAPA 08.02.03.193; 34 CFR 300.516).
90 days before age 3: Part C to Part B transition conference (IDAPA 08.02.03.071; 34 CFR 300.124).