Who may initiate a referral?*

• Referral for initial evaluations

  • Parent

  • School District or designee of State educational agency responsible for education of the student

• Request for referrals

  • Professional staff members of district student resides in or private school student attends

  • Physician

  • Judicial officer

  • Commissioner or designee of public agency responsible for welfare or health of children

  • Student, age 18 or emancipated minor