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Step 4. Verification

The verification process involves the following steps:

The required documentation is received by the EAP Verification Team and is assigned to the relevant statewide verifier.
The status on AIMS will change from Awaiting Verification to Assigned to Verifier.
The statewide verifier considers the information according to the DET criteria.
If the statewide verifier requires any further information, the relevant school or district personnel are contacted.

The verification decision, as recorded on AIMS, will be either (a) Verified, or (b) Rejected:

a) Verified

Request accepted as meeting criteria with no review required.
Request accepted as meeting criteria with review required for Criterion 1 and/or Criterion 2 by a specified date.
Request for removal from an EAP disability category accepted (verifying an end date on AIMS).

b) Rejected

Request not accepted as meeting DET criteria.
Request for removal from EAP disability category is not accepted.

If a verification request is rejected, the principal and nominated school contact person will be informed of the reasons for the decision. If further supporting documentation becomes available, a new request for verification may be submitted.

The school team needs to check the student record on AIMS for the verification decision. Non-state schools will need to check the student's AIMS status through their local DET district office.

Appeals

Verification is a process that is based on consistency of decision making across the state regarding the information submitted to the EAP Verification Team. In a small number of cases, the school may disagree with the verification decision. In these cases, the principal may lodge an appeal within 21 days of a decision being recorded on AIMS. This is done by emailing the Principal Advisor - Education Adjustment Program (PA-EAP) at EAP.DSSU@deta.qld.gov.au. The information will then be provided to relevant DET specialists who will review the original verification documents and provide advice to the PA-EAP. The final decision will be conveyed to the principal via e-mail.

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