Parental Prior Written Notice - South Dakota

Parental Prior Written Notice - South Dakota

Parental Prior Written Notice is a legal document that was released by the South Dakota Department of Education - a government authority operating within South Dakota.

FAQ

Q: What is Parental Prior Written Notice?
A: Parental Prior Written Notice is a legal notice that schools in South Dakota must provide to parents of children with disabilities before taking certain actions.

Q: What actions require Parental Prior Written Notice?
A: Parental Prior Written Notice is required before the school proposes to initiate or change the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of a child with disabilities.

Q: Why is Parental Prior Written Notice important?
A: Parental Prior Written Notice is important because it ensures that parents are fully informed and have the opportunity to participate in decisions regarding their child's special education services.

Q: What information is included in Parental Prior Written Notice?
A: Parental Prior Written Notice must include a description of the action proposed or refused by the school, an explanation of why the school is proposing or refusing the action, and information about the parents' rights.

Q: When should Parental Prior Written Notice be provided?
A: Parental Prior Written Notice must be provided to parents at least five school days before the school takes the proposed action or refuses to take the action.

Q: Who is responsible for providing Parental Prior Written Notice?
A: The school district or other public agency responsible for providing special education services is responsible for providing Parental Prior Written Notice.

Q: What should parents do if they disagree with the proposed action in Parental Prior Written Notice?
A: If parents disagree with the proposed action in Parental Prior Written Notice, they have the right to request mediation, due process, or a complaint investigation to resolve the disagreement.

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Form Details:

  • Released on April 19, 2017;
  • The latest edition currently provided by the South Dakota Department of Education;
  • Ready to use and print;
  • Easy to customize;
  • Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
  • Fill out the form in our online filing application.

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