If parents consent to evaluation but not to services for their child, what is the school's obligation?

When parents consent to an evaluation but do not consent to services for their child, the school's obligation is indeed not to provide services. This is grounded in the principle of parental rights in educational settings. Parents have the authority to make decisions regarding their child's education, which includes the right to refuse services even after an evaluation process has identified needs.

In this scenario, since the parents have specifically chosen not to consent to services, the school must respect that decision and cannot unilaterally provide services. This ensures that parents remain an integral part of decision-making regarding their child's educational pathway. Waiting for the parents to change their mind or proceeding to conduct a due process hearing could complicate matters and is not aligned with the requirement to honor parental consent. Thus, the school must abide by the parent's wishes and take no action regarding services until consent is granted.