4.05.1 If a referral conference results in a decision to evaluate a child, and existing data and educational observations establish the need for immediate intervention or differential diagnostic data gathering, the local educational agency, with the parent's written consent, may initiate a temporary placement for the child to provide special education and related services.

4.05.2 The temporary placement of a child is limited to sixty (60) calendar days, during which time the evaluation must be completed.

4.05.3 If a determination is made to initiate a temporary placement for a child, the reason(s) for such placement must be stated on the Referral Conference Decision Form, and an interim Individualized Educational Program must be developed and implemented for the period of time the student is in the temporary placement, not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days.