§18-20-4. Examination and report by medical or other specialists.

Each student prior to receiving a special education program shall be evaluated by a qualified professional, including but not limited to, a psychologist, educational specialist (reading specialist, speech and language clinician, or other specialists as required by the state Board of Education for specific areas of exceptionality) who shall report to the local educational agency (LEA) superintendent of schools. The specialists' report shall include relevant data and recommendations for individualized interventions.

No educationally exceptional student eligible for a free appropriate public education shall be excluded from attending public schools.