Extension of Due Process Timeline

When there are requests from both parties to extend hearing timelines to engage in mediation, it is allowable to extend hearing timelines. However, what about after the due process hearing is held….can final decision and order timelines be extended for an

When there are requests from both parties to extend hearing timelines to engage in mediation, it is allowable to extend hearing timelines. However, what about after the due process hearing is held….can final decision and order timelines be extended for any reason? Mediation, briefings, etc? We haven’t had this come up before but all of a sudden we are seeing an increase in the number of requests for extensions. And the extended periods are turning into additional extended periods.

Do any of you have anything in your regulations that would allow the 45 day timeline to be extended due to an extraordinary event such as

Do any of you have anything in your regulations that would allow the 45 day timeline to be extended due to an extraordinary event such as the hospitalization of the hearing officer?  Can the SEA or another hearing officer issue such an order?  In situations like this, does the state simply have to take the hit for being in noncompliance?  Do you have any practical suggestions for such a case?  
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