Due Process Hearing Request Form - Special Education - Idaho

Due Process Hearing Request Form - Special Education is a legal document that was released by the Idaho Department of Education - a government authority operating within Idaho.

FAQ

Q: What is a Due Process Hearing?
A: A Due Process Hearing is a formal legal proceeding to resolve disputes between parents and school districts regarding special education services.

Q: Who can request a Due Process Hearing?
A: Parents or guardians of a child with a disability, or the school district, can request a Due Process Hearing.

Q: How can I request a Due Process Hearing in Idaho?
A: To request a Due Process Hearing in Idaho, you need to complete and submit the Due Process Hearing Request Form.

Q: What information is required in the Due Process Hearing Request Form?
A: The Due Process Hearing Request Form will ask for information about the child, the issues in dispute, and the relief sought.

Q: Is there a deadline to submit the Due Process Hearing Request Form?
A: Yes, in Idaho, the Due Process Hearing Request Form must be submitted within 30 days of the date the parent or district knew or should have known about the alleged violation.

Q: What happens after the Due Process Hearing Request Form is submitted?
A: After the Due Process Hearing Request Form is submitted, a resolution session may be scheduled to try to resolve the dispute. If the dispute is not resolved, a Due Process Hearing will be scheduled.

Q: Who decides the outcome of the Due Process Hearing?
A: The outcome of the Due Process Hearing is decided by an impartial hearing officer, who will listen to both parties' arguments and evidence before making a decision.

Q: Can I have legal representation at the Due Process Hearing?
A: Yes, both parents and school districts have the right to legal representation at the Due Process Hearing.

Q: Can I appeal the decision made in the Due Process Hearing?
A: Yes, both parents and school districts have the right to appeal the decision made in the Due Process Hearing, within a specified timeframe.