IDEA evaluations — varied, valid and nondiscriminatory assessment

AI-use reference. Current official source checked October 26, 2026. Applies to: Public agencies evaluating children under IDEA, including NNPS when the evaluation falls within IDEA. Requirements or purpose: Use multiple assessment tools and strategies, valid instruments and trained personnel. No single assessment may alone determine disability or the appropriate educational program. Limits: Existing evaluation safeguards constrain covered uses of AI scoring or recommendations; this provision does not prohibit all AI assistance or establish that NNPS uses a specific tool.