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.

Introduction –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

I. General Information

Who is a parent? –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

What is prior written notice?

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Content of notice –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Notice in understandable language –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

What is native language? –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

Notice by electronic mail –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

What is parental consent? –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

Can the parent revoke consent? –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

When is parental consent needed?

Initial evaluations –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

Consent for initial placement in special education –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

Consent for reevaluations –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

What is documentation of reasonable efforts to obtain parental consent? –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

When is consent not required related to evaluation? –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

What if I refuse to consent to a reevaluation? –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

What if I disagree with an evaluation? –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

Consent for disclosure of personally identifiable information –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon 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 windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

Fees –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

Amendment of records at parent’s request –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

Opportunity for a records hearings –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

Destruction of information –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

III. State Complaint Procedures

Difference between due process hearing complaint and state complaint procedures –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

How can I file a state complaint? –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

Procedures –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

Time extension;  Final decision;  Implementation –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

Remedies for denial of appropriate services –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

State complaints and due process hearings –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

IV. Due Process Complaint Procedures

How can I request a due process hearing? –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

Content of complaint and notice required –  opens in a new windowIcon Listen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon View Text in PDF

Sufficiency of complaint –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Complaint amendment –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

LEA response to due process complaint –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Other party response to a due process complaint –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Resolution meeting –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Resolution period –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Adjustment to the 30  calendar day resolution period –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Written settlement agreement –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

V. Hearings on Due Process Complaint

Impartial due process hearing –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Hearing rights –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Hearing decisions –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Finality of decisions; Appeal –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Timelines and conveniences of hearings –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Civil actions –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Attorney’s fees –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Model forms –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

VI. Mediation

General –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Procedural requirements –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Impartiality of mediator –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

VII. The Child’s Placement Pending Mediation and Due Process –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  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 windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Authority of school personnel –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Additional authority –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Services –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Manifestation determination –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Determination that behavior was a manifestation of the child’s disability –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Special circumstances –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Definitions –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Notification – Iconopens IMAGE file   opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Change of placement because of disciplinary removals –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audiopens AUDIO file o –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Determination of setting –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Appeal –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Authority of  Hearing Officer –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Placement during appeals –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Protections for children not yet eligible for special education and related services –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Referral to and action by law enforcement and judicial authorities –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  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 windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Equitable participation –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF

Resources –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowListen to Audio –  opens in a new windowIcon  opens in a new windowView Text in PDF