Can I request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) if I disagree with the district’s FBA?

Yes, if it was for a student with an IEP. Under special education rules, each time a district does an evaluation, if a parent disagrees with the results, the parent can request an Independent Educational Evaluation at district expense. An FBA that looks at an individual’s student’s behavior is a type of evaluation, so if a parent disagrees with the results, the parent can request an IEE at public expense. The district either can agree, or must initiate a due process hearing to defend its own evaluation. For details on IEEs, see: How does a Student Get Started with Special Education and OSPI’s Special Education page on Guidance for Families.