If screening results suggest that the students need to be referred fan an evaluation for Special Education and related services, then the classroom teacher refers the student to the Child Study Committee in their school.

Eligibility for Speech Services is based on being able to answer yes to the following questions:

• Does the child have a disability?
• Does the speech disability have an adverse educational impact?
• Does the child require specialized instruction?

The Eligibility committee must find the child eligible, or not eligible, for special education services as a "child with a disability."  In determining eligibility, the committee must be sure that the student's difficulties are not due to lack of instruction or limited English proficiency. 

Speech services can be a primary special education service or a related service. 

Once a child is found eligible, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) must be developed.