AR SB484

Requires petitions for family in need of services filed by school personnel to include a copy of the juvenile's evaluation conducted under federal special education regulations (34 CFR §§ 300.304-300.311) or face dismissal.

Mandates inclusion of documentation about assessment tools used by the school, dates of parent/guardian meetings, names and titles of qualified professionals present, and expenses paid for medical diagnosis related to disability determination.

Requires the petition to include the school's determination of whether the juvenile has a disability, and if so, a copy of the Individualized Education Program with special education and related services.

Requires documentation of whether mental health services are provided at no cost to parents as required by federal law (34 CFR §§ 300.101 and 300.17) and whether an agreement was reached on whether the juvenile's behavior was a manifestation of their disability.

Directs courts to ensure school compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Free Appropriate Public Education Act under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act when a juvenile with a disability is involved in a family in need of services case filed by school personnel.