Special Education
Rights for
Parents and Children
Revised September 2006
Table of Contents
Introduction
General Information
Prior Written Notice
Native Language
Electronic Mail
Parental Consent - Definition
Parental Consent
Independent Educational Evaluations
Confidentiality of Information
Definitions
Personally Identifiable
Notice to Parents
Access Rights
Record of Access
Records on More Than One Child
List of Types and Locations of Information.
Fees
Amendment of Records at Parent’s Request
Opportunity for a Hearing
Hearing Procedures
Result of Hearing
Consent For Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information
Safeguards
Destruction of Information
State Complaint Procedures
Difference Between Due Process Hearing Complaint and State Complaint Procedures
Adoption of State Complaint Procedures
Minimum State Complaint Procedures
Filing a Complaint
Due Process Complaint Procedures
Filing a Due Process Complaint
Due Process Complaint
Model Forms
Mediation
The Child’s Placement While the Due Process Complaint and Hearing are Pending
Resolution Process
Hearings on Due Process Complaints
Appeals
Finality of Decision; Appeal; Impartial Review..
Timelines and Convenience of Hearings and Reviews
Civil Actions, Including the Time Period in Which to File Those Actions
Attorneys’ Fees
Procedures When Disciplining Children with Disabilities
Authority of School Personnel
Change of Placement Because of Disciplinary Removals
Determination of Setting
Appeal
Placement During Appeals
Protections for Children Not Yet Eligible for Special Education and Related Services
Referral to and Action by Law Enforcement and Judicial Authorities
Requirements for Unilateral Placement by Parents of Children in Private Schools at Public Expense
Where You Can Get Help and Information
