PK-12 Education Special Education Conflict Resolution Special Education Due Process Hearings | Special Education Due Process Hearings |
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A parent, district, or AEA can file for a due process complaint (hearing) before an Administrative Law Judge. After conducting the hearing, the judge will issue a decision that can be appealed in a civil court.Legal Requirements and Reports Special Education Rules for Appeals (2006-11-02) Summary Reports from July 1 2005 to June 30 2006 (2007-01-17)Advisory GroupHere is a list of ALJs who conduct special education due process hearing for the Department. ALJs (2006-11-08)Supporting Documents Procedural Safeguards Manual for Parents (2006-09-28) Ways to Resolve Differences After a Hearing Request(This document explains the two avenues of conflict resolution that can be used after a request is filed for a due process hearing.) Model Form to Assist Parent Requesting a Due Process Hearing(This form is used to request a due process hearing.) Sample Form on Legally Binding Mediation Agreement Form(This is a sample of what the Legally Binding Mediation Agreement form looks like when it is filled out.)  Go to the Resolution Meeting page and learn more about this process.A Report on Special Education Due Process in Iowa July 1, 1989--June 30, 2001 Special Education Due Process Hearings in Iowa (2006-12-28)
Contacts in your Area
These are lists and contact sheets of agencies and individuals you may talk to about the conflict resolution processes offered by the Department and the AEA. Supporting Links
These are lists of agencies--not related to the Department of Education -- that can assist you with a variety of special education issues.
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| Last Updated ( Wednesday, 24 October 2007 ) |
