Due Process

Does your state require LEAs to use state operational funds for these costs, or allow/pay for them with IDEA Part B funds? Does your state allow for the use of IDEA Part B funds to pay for compensatory services and other equitable relief tied to the child

Does your state require LEAs to use state operational funds for these costs, or allow/pay for them with IDEA Part B funds? Does your state allow for the use of IDEA Part B funds to pay for compensatory services and other equitable relief tied to the child’s receipt of FAPE that are awarded by a Hearing Officer?

For those states who have a two-tier hearing process, what are your qualifications to be a state review officer? Is there a screening process that involves an interview or a writing sample, for example?

For those states who have a two-tier hearing process, what are your qualifications to be a state review officer? Is there a screening process that involves an interview or a writing sample, for example?

Our due process procedures include a two-tier system where an aggrieved party may appeal a hearing officer’s decision for a state level review. This must occur before parties can appeal to federal court. Ohio appears to be in the minority of states that s

Our due process procedures include a two-tier system where an aggrieved party may appeal a hearing officer’s decision for a state level review. This must occur before parties can appeal to federal court. Ohio appears to be in the minority of states that still have a two-tier system. Stakeholders report both benefits and drawbacks to our two-tier system. Is anyone aware of how many states have a two-tier system? Or do you have any feedback about benefits and drawbacks to the system either for your state or reported by stakeholders?

Do the LEAs manage and maintain the process at the local level (first tier), or does the SEA recruit, train, and assign hearing officers? Are your hearing officers independent contractors for the LEA or SEA, part of a statewide administrative law bank o

Do the LEAs manage and maintain the process at the local level (first tier), or does the SEA recruit, train, and assign hearing officers? Are your hearing officers independent contractors for the LEA or SEA, part of a statewide administrative law bank of judicial officers, or working under another structure? Are hearing officers paid an hourly rate, on a per-case basis, or other compensation method?  What is the compensation rate? If you use a compensation method other than hourly or per-case, please describe. Are the hearing officers paid by the LEA or SEA?

Are there any states which provide translation services for due process orders? We have not had the request before, but have just received a request to have a final decision translated into Spanish.  To our knowledge there are no requirements to do so, bu

Are there any states which provide translation services for due process orders? We have not had the request before, but have just received a request to have a final decision translated into Spanish.  To our knowledge there are no requirements to do so, but wanted to see how other states may be approaching this.

A parent requires an interpreter for the due process hearing, which of course is provided at no cost. A parent also requests a court stenographer/transcript of the proceedings, which also is, of course, provided at no cost. The transcript is in English. I

A parent requires an interpreter for the due process hearing, which of course is provided at no cost. A parent also requests a court stenographer/transcript of the proceedings, which also is, of course, provided at no cost. The transcript is in English. Is there a legal obligation to provide a translation of the transcript free of charge ?

How is your DP system structured in your state (one tier or two tiers)? If one tier, would the SEA now be responsible for paying the IHOs and contracting with them to hear cases?

How is your DP system structured in your state (one tier or two tiers)? If one tier, would the SEA now be responsible for paying the IHOs and contracting with them to hear cases?

How is your DP system structured in your state (one tier or two tiers)? If one tier, would the SEA now be responsible for paying the IHOs and contracting with them to hear cases? For those states that pay the hearing officers, how do you control the cost

How is your DP system structured in your state (one tier or two tiers)? If one tier, would the SEA now be responsible for paying the IHOs and contracting with them to hear cases? For those states that pay the hearing officers, how do you control the costs? 

How is your DP system structured in your state (one tier or two tiers)? If one tier, would the SEA now be responsible for paying the IHOs and contracting with them to hear cases? For those states that pay the hearing officers, how do you control the cos

How is your DP system structured in your state (one tier or two tiers)? If one tier, would the SEA now be responsible for paying the IHOs and contracting with them to hear cases? For those states that pay the hearing officers, how do you control the costs? 
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