Office of General Counsel, Special Education Due Process Hearing Program

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The 性十八.cc Office of聽General Counsel聽oversees the Special Education Due Process Hearing program. You can find information about the special education due process hearing program on this page.听

Due Process Hearing Decisions

性十八.cc provides due process hearing decisions online from January 2010 until present.听

Special Education Hearing Officers

性十八.cc provides a list of current special education hearing officers and their qualifications.听

Special Education Dispute Resolution Frequently Asked Questions

性十八.cc designed the Special Education Dispute Resolution Handbook to assist parents, school officials, and other interested parties聽with understanding聽性十八.cc's special education dispute resolution system. The handbook contains information about the due process hearings program including FAQs. It is not intended to be legal advice. If you need legal advice about a special education matter you should contact a private attorney. 性十八.cc cannot provide legal advice. The Special Education Dispute Resolution Handbook is also available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Arabic.听

Special Education Dispute Resolution Comparison of Services

性十八.cc created a quick-reference document that provides parents and school districts with an overview of the options available for resolving disputes arising under federal and state special education law.听 It is not intended to interpret, modify, or replace any procedural safeguards provided by, or requirements of, federal or state law.听 The Special Education Dispute Resolution Comparison of Services Chart is also available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Arabic.

Resolution Meetings

The provides helpful information on resolution meetings. The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services' letter to 性十八.cc responds to 性十八.cc's inquiry about whether a state educational agency may dismiss claims raised in a state special education complaint that were released in a previous resolution session or mediation settlement agreement.听

Due Process Hearing Questionnaire

性十八.cc hearing officers provide a due process hearing questionnaire to parties with the final order in a due process hearing.听

Due Process Hearing Request Form

性十八.cc designed a model聽Due Process Hearing Request Form.听 You are not required to use the model form, but 性十八.cc encourages its use.听 The form is聽also available in Spanish.听聽The hearing request must be e-mailed, mailed, hand-delivered, or faxed to 性十八.cc.听A copy of the request must also be sent to the school district.

If you have a question about the due process hearing program contact Brittney Salaiz at Brittney.Salaiz@tea.texas.gov