Before Thomas' services can be discontinued, what must the MET do before exiting him from special education?

• A. They must inform Mrs. Singer of the possible consequences of his exit
• B. They must gain approval from Thomas' classroom and special education teachers
• C. They must conduct a reevaluation
• D. They must develop a Section 504 Accommodation Plan to replace Thomas' IEP

Answer: (C)

Discontinuing special education relies on up-to-date evidence of the student's eligibility and need for specialized instruction. The team must conduct a formal reevaluation to reassess Thomas’s current functioning and determine whether he still meets IDEA criteria for special education services. This process collects data from multiple sources, reviews progress toward goals, and may include assessments to decide if general education with accommodations could meet his needs. Only after this reevaluation and careful discussion can the team decide to exit him from the IEP. If it turns out he’s no longer IDEA-eligible but still requires accommodations, a Section 504 plan could be considered, but that would be a separate step. Reevaluation is required at least every few years (and sooner if requested), ensuring the decision is based on current information rather than past assumptions.