# D.C. Code § 38-2561.05: Resolution of assessment, evaluation, placement, and funding disputes

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.05

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 38-2561.05
- **Heading:** Resolution of assessment, evaluation, placement, and funding disputes
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 38 / Chapter 25B / § 38-2561.05

## Text

(a) The due process procedures set forth in Chapter 25C of this title [ § 38-2571.01 et seq.], Chapter 30 of Title 5 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, and IDEA shall govern any disputes between a student’s parent or guardian and the LEA or SEA regarding the assessment, evaluation, placement, and funding of a student with a disability in a nonpublic special education school or program.
(b) In conformity with the IDEA, the SEA may not terminate funding for the last approved nonpublic placement of a student while an administrative or judicial review of a recommended placement is pending.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.01 § 38-2561.01. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.02 § 38-2561.02. Assessment and placement of a students with a disability — General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.03 § 38-2561.03. Placement and funding of a student with a disability in a nonpublic special education school or program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.04 § 38-2561.04. Funding of a placement of a student with disabilities in a nonpublic special education school or program made by other District of Columbia government agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.05 § 38-2561.05. Resolution of assessment, evaluation, placement, and funding disputes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.06 § 38-2561.06. Participation of LEA in development or review of the IEP.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.06.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.07 § 38-2561.07. Certificate of Approval for nonpublic special education schools or Programs — General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.07.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.08 § 38-2561.08. Certificate of Approval — Compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.08.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.09 § 38-2561.09. Certificate of Approval — Inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.09.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.10 § 38-2561.10. Certificate of Approval — Renewal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.10.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.11 § 38-2561.11. Certificate of Approval — Denial, revocation, refusal to renew, or suspension.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.11.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.12 § 38-2561.12. Rate-setting for nonpublic schools.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.12.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.13 § 38-2561.13. Rate-setting for nonpublic schools — Reconsideration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.13.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.14 § 38-2561.14. Rate Reconsideration Panel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.14.md)

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