The bill establishes new requirements for school districts in Washington regarding parental access to special education evaluation reports. It mandates that school districts complete an initial evaluation or reevaluation within 35 school days of receiving written consent from a parent or legal guardian. Additionally, the evaluation report must be provided to the parent or guardian no later than the 35th school day following consent. The eligibility determination meeting to discuss the evaluation results must occur no sooner than five school days after the report is provided and no later than the 40th school day after consent is received. This aims to ensure that parents have adequate time to review the evaluation report and prepare for the meeting.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that the evaluation report must be accessible in a written or electronic format that allows parents to review and retain it, rather than solely through screen sharing or during a meeting. If a school district fails to provide the report within the specified timeframe, they must reschedule the eligibility determination meeting unless a parent has waived this requirement in writing. The bill also outlines that failure to provide the evaluation report constitutes a procedural violation, which may impact the parent's ability to participate in decision-making regarding their child's education. The office of the superintendent of public instruction is tasked with updating guidance and adopting rules to implement these requirements.