During a recent IEP meeting, the school told a parent: “If you don’t agree to the IEP right now, your child will either lose services or we’ll implement it without your consent.” Here’s the truth: if an IEP goes out of compliance, the school does not get to deny services or override parental consent. In fact, they are still legally required to provide FAPE, and any delay can trigger compensatory services to make up for lost learning. So why do schools make such a big deal about compliance? Becau