IEP Team
(B)The term “individualized education program team” or “IEP Team” means a group of individuals composed of— (i)the parents of a child with a disability; (ii)not less than 1 regular education teacher of such child (if the child is, or may be, participating in the regular education environment); (iii)not less than 1 special education teacher, or where appropriate, not less than 1 special education provider of such child; (iv)a representative of the local educational agency who— (I)is qualified to provide, or supervise the provision of, specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of children with disabilities; (II)is knowledgeable about the general education curriculum; and (III)is knowledgeable about the availability of resources of the local educational agency; (v)an individual who can interpret the instructional implications of evaluation results, who may be a member of the team described in clauses (ii) through (vi); (vi)at the discretion of the parent or the agency, other individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the child, including related services personnel as appropriate; and (vii)whenever appropriate, the child with a disability. (C) (i)A member of the IEP Team shall not be required to attend an IEP meeting, in whole or in part, if the parent of a child with a disability and the local educational agency agree that the attendance of such member is not necessary because the member’s area of the curriculum or related services is not being modified or discussed in the meeting. (ii)A member of the IEP Team may be excused from attending an IEP meeting, in whole or in part, when the meeting involves a modification to or discussion of the member’s area of the curriculum or related services, if— (I)the parent and the local educational agency consent to the excusal; and (II)the member submits, in writing to the parent and the IEP Team, input into the development of the IEP prior to the meeting. (iii)A parent’s agreement under clause (i) and consent under clause (ii) shall be in writing. (D)In the case of a child who was previously served under subchapter III, an invitation to the initial IEP meeting shall, at the request of the parent, be sent to the subchapter III service coordinator or other representatives of the subchapter III system to assist with the smooth transition of services.