OK, sounds like audiologist wasn't going to get it through insurance so then was asking about IDEA to get it through the school (for at least school hours) but not knowing that you already were going to get the trial through the school already.
If that assessment is correct, then you may be better off waiting for the school trial. If it works, then that is evidence to submit to the insurance company that he needs it and it is helpful, but that through school is only for school and he needs one full time.