Under IDEA, re-evaluations occur at least every how many years, or sooner if conditions warrant?

• A. To determine ongoing eligibility and update needs; re-evaluations occur annually.
• B. To determine ongoing eligibility and update needs; reevaluations occur every two years.
• C. To determine ongoing eligibility and update needs; reevaluations occur every five years.
• D. To determine ongoing eligibility and update needs; reevaluations occur at least every three years or sooner if conditions warrant.

Answer: (D)

Re-evaluations under IDEA are used to confirm ongoing eligibility and update a student’s supports as needed. They must occur at least every three years to ensure the information guiding the IEP is current, and they can be conducted sooner if conditions warrant—such as changes in performance, new concerns, or new information about the student’s needs. This approach keeps the IEP aligned with the student’s present abilities and requirements. Therefore, the correct choice is the one that states reevaluations occur at least every three years or sooner if conditions warrant.