The bill aims to enhance parental access to special education evaluation reports by mandating that school districts provide parents or legal guardians with a copy of the evaluation report at least five school days before any eligibility meeting. This requirement is intended to ensure that parents have adequate time to review the evaluation results, prepare questions, and participate meaningfully in discussions regarding their child's eligibility for special education services. The bill specifies that the evaluation report must be provided in a format that parents can access, review, and retain, and that merely sharing the report during a meeting does not fulfill this obligation.

Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for instances where the school district cannot meet the five-day requirement, stipulating that the eligibility meeting must be rescheduled unless the parent provides a written waiver. Failure to provide the evaluation report as required will be considered a procedural violation, which could impact the parent's ability to participate in decision-making regarding their child's education. The bill also mandates the office of the superintendent of public instruction to update model forms and guidance to align with these new requirements and allows for the adoption of rules to implement the section effectively.