The most likely reason the PAL-II wasn't mentioned is probably that they don't own it.

It can be administered by any professional or school psych, sped teacher, or evaluator with graduate level training in assessment. A dually certified high school math/sped teacher would definitely have the appropriate certs.

It's possible the district can find one to use if pushed. Worth a try, I think.

...pronounced like the long vowel and first letter of the alphabet...