“Referral for assessment” means any written request for assessment to identify an individual with exceptional needs made by any of the following:
(a) A parent or guardian of the individual.
(b) A teacher or other service provider of the individual.
(c) A foster parent of the individual, consistent with the limitations contained in federal law.
(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 734, Sec. 51. Effective October 11, 2001.)