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​​What is a Resolution Meeting?
Resolution Meetings were added to IDEA 2004 as another way for parents and school districts to resolve differences before going to due process. Schools schedule a resolution meeting within 15 days of receiving notice that a parent has filed a due process complaint and/or before the school system initiates the due process hearing hearing.
What must be included in a due process complaint?
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As specified in §300.508(b), the due process complaint must include:
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the name of the child;
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the address of the residence of the child;
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the name of the school the child is attending;
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a description of the nature of the child's problem relating to the proposed action or refused initiation or change.
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How do I request a due process hearing?
Send your letter requesting a due process hearing to the person in charge of due process hearings for the school system. This may be the Superintendent of Schools, or the Director of Special Education, or another school official.
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How long does it take? There's a 30-day period to try to reach a resolution agreement. Once it's clear that there won't be a resolution agreement, the state department of education has 45 days to make sure there is a due process hearing and decision.
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Click on a sample letter requesting a special education due process hearing.​
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What is Pendency?
It means that while the family and the school district are in a dispute, the child stays put in their current placement until the situation is resolved. It was designed to protect the child and keep them stable during the dispute process.
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What is Call to Resolution Process (CRP)?
Facilitates the possibility of early resolution of compliance-related concerns. CRP is an email notice sent by the Specialist with the parent's permission, to the Chief Special Education Administrator of the LEA. The message relays the parents' stated concerns and proposed resolution. The BSC Regional Advisor and Division Chief are copied on the email notice.
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