Which of the following is a common indicator that a student may require reevaluation for eligibility?

• A. Improved progress with interventions
• B. Consistent high attendance
• C. No change in symptoms
• D. New or changing symptoms

Answer: (D)

New or changing symptoms signal a potential shift in the student’s needs, which can affect whether they still meet eligibility criteria for special education and what services they require. When symptoms appear or evolve, it may reveal new areas of difficulty or increased impact on learning that weren’t present before, prompting a formal reevaluation to review eligibility and update supports.

Progress with interventions suggests current supports are helping, so reevaluation isn’t automatically needed just because progress is being made. Consistent high attendance doesn’t directly address eligibility, and no change in symptoms means there isn’t new information to reconsider.