Which statement is true about PWN?

• A. It Is Required When Changes Are Planned in the IEP
• B. It Is Optional for Parents
• C. It Is Only Used for Initial Eligibility
• D. It Is Used to Set School Schedules

Answer: (A)

Prior Written Notice explains what the district will do for a child’s special education and why. The key idea here is that a school must give parents a written notice whenever it proposes to change or refuses to change the child’s identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of a free appropriate public education. That makes the statement about necessity when changes are planned in the IEP the right choice. It’s not optional for parents to receive this notice, and it’s not limited to initial eligibility—it applies to ongoing changes as well. It’s also specifically about decisions related to the child’s services and rights, not about setting school schedules. So, when changes to the IEP are being planned, Prior Written Notice must be provided.