Procedural Safeguards Notice Audio
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The following links provide an audio recording of the Procedural Safeguard Notice (PSN). The Office for Dispute Resolution would like to extend special thanks to Jill Hrinda-Patten of Mission Empower for her consultation on this project.
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I. General Information
Who is a parent? – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
What is prior written notice?
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Content of notice – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Notice in understandable language – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
What is native language? – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
Notice by electronic mail – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
What is parental consent? – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
Can the parent revoke consent? – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
When is parental consent needed?
Initial evaluations – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
Consent for initial placement in special education – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
Consent for reevaluations – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
What is documentation of reasonable efforts to obtain parental consent? – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
When is consent not required related to evaluation? – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
What if I refuse to consent to a reevaluation? – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
What if I disagree with an evaluation? – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
Consent for disclosure of personally identifiable information – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
II. Confidentiality Information
Who has access to confidential information related to my child?
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Access rights – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
Fees – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
Amendment of records at parent’s request – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
Opportunity for a records hearings – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
Destruction of information – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
III. State Complaint Procedures
Difference between due process hearing complaint and state complaint procedures – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
How can I file a state complaint? – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
Procedures – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
Time extension; Final decision; Implementation – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
Remedies for denial of appropriate services – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
State complaints and due process hearings – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
IV. Due Process Complaint Procedures
How can I request a due process hearing? – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
Content of complaint and notice required – opens in a new window Listen to Audio – opens in a new window View Text in PDF
Sufficiency of complaint – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Complaint amendment – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
LEA response to due process complaint – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Other party response to a due process complaint – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Resolution meeting – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Resolution period – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Adjustment to the 30 calendar day resolution period – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Written settlement agreement – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
V. Hearings on Due Process Complaint
Impartial due process hearing – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Hearing rights – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Hearing decisions – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Finality of decisions; Appeal – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Timelines and conveniences of hearings – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Civil actions – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Attorney’s fees – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Model forms – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
VI. Mediation
General – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Procedural requirements – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Impartiality of mediator – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
VII. The Child’s Placement Pending Mediation and Due Process – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
VIII. What if My Child is Excluded from School Because of Discipline Issues? – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Authority of school personnel – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Additional authority – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Services – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Manifestation determination – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Determination that behavior was a manifestation of the child’s disability – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Special circumstances – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Definitions – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Notification – 
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Change of placement because of disciplinary removals – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audiopens AUDIO file o – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Determination of setting – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Appeal – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Authority of Hearing Officer – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Placement during appeals – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Protections for children not yet eligible for special education and related services – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Referral to and action by law enforcement and judicial authorities – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
IX. What Special Education Services are Available for My Child, if Parentally Placed in a Private School?
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Exceptions – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
Equitable participation – opens in a new window opens in a new windowListen to Audio – opens in a new window opens in a new windowView Text in PDF
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