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Parent guides in this series include:  \nIDEA Special Education Mediation IDEA Special Education Written State Complaints IDEA Special Education Due Process Complaints/ Hearing Requests IDEA Special Education Resolution Meetings  \nThis publication describes Due Process Complaints/Hearing Requests generally for Part B of the IDEA. It is not intended to interpret, modify, or replace any procedural safeguards or requirements of federal or state law.  \nWhat Is A Due Process Complaint/Hearing Request?  \nA due process complaint is a written document used to request a due process hearing related to the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of a child with a disability, or the provision of a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to the child. The complaint may be filed by a parent or public agency (such as your child’s school district) . This starts a process that may lead to a formal hearing where a hearing officer decides the outcome.  \n􀁸 Due process complaints may also be referred to as“hearing requests.”  \n􀁸 A few examples of when a parent might file a due process complaint include:  \n􀁩 You disagree with the results of your child’s evaluation regarding his or her eligibility for special education and related services.  \n􀁩 You think that the individualized education program (IEP) developed by your child’s IEP team doesn’t meet his or her special education and related service needs.  \n􀁩 You believe the school is not providing the services included in your child’s IEP.  \n􀁩 You disagree with the school district’s placement decision for your child.  \n􀁸 Details on how to file a due process complaint are available from your state educational agency (SEA) .  \nState regulations associated with the IDEA dispute resolution processes vary widely.  \nParents and family members are encouraged to contact their state educational agency or a parent center for more information.  \nImportant Things To Know Before Filing A Due Process Complaint/Hearing Request…  \n􀁸 The IDEA requires a due process complaint include at least the following information:  \n􀁩 The child’s name;  \n􀁩 The child’s address, or contact information for a homeless child;  \n􀁩 The name of the child’s school;  \n􀁩 A description of the specific problem concerning the child and facts relating to the problem; and  \n􀁩 Ideas or suggestions to resolve the matter.  \n􀁸 The parent or school district filing the complaint/hearing request must send a copy to the other party at the same time it is filed with the SEA.  \n􀁸 A complaint/hearing request that doesn’t have the required content may be dismissed or returned, which could delay resolution of the matter.  \nWhat Happens After I Request A Due Process Hearing?  \n􀁸 Typically, the SEA or hearing office will send a letter to you and the school district with information about what you can expect to happen. This letter often includes:  \n􀁩 The name and contact information of the hearing officer assigned to your case;  \n􀁩 Due process timelines and important things that happen in the process;  \n􀁩 Information about the resolution meeting requirement and availability of mediation; and  \n􀁩 Information about any free or low-cost legal resources available in the area.  \n􀁸 The school district will have 10 calendar days to respond to your due process complaint. If the school district filed the complaint, you will have 10 calendar days to respond to the issues listed in their complaint.  \n􀁸 The school district must schedule a resolution meeting to take place within 15 calendar days of receiving your complaint, unless you and the school district agree in writing not to have a resolution meeting, or to use mediation instead. 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