Is an IEP that is granted in one state, valid in another?

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My son's IEP was granted in Maryland, but we may be moving to New Mexico. Do we have to go through the whole process again, or will all his accommodations carry over?

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The answer is kind of both. The IEP from Maryland is supposed to be followed (as closely as possible) until New Mexico can go through their own process an develop their own IEP.

It's fairly likely that the school officials will make it more of a hassle than it needs to be.

We don't have IEPs out here, but from what I know from conversing with Americans, yes. School districts always try to screw an IEP if they can get away with it. So, legally you have the right to have the old IEP followed until a new one can be crafted, but you may need to enforce it a bit.

According to IDEA, yes. The NM school district your child is in will probably create a new version.

thanks everyone..