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Recommended Due Process Forms
The Compliance and Assistance Division helps school districts stay in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations by providing due process forms that reflect all necessary requirements. These forms are available for school districts to use; however, school districts are free to develop their own forms. The recommended special education due process forms include: information on parents' and students' rights and due process options as well as documents a district may chose to use to communicate with the parent, track a student’s progress and create and maintain Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
Authorization to Release Information Form
Districts must obtain written authorization from a student’s parent or legal representative before sharing private information with individuals or entities that are not public schools. This sample form incorporates state and federal privacy rule requirements.
Due Process Hearing Request
Optional form for requesting a special education due process hearing.
Due Process Hearing Request Form Guidance
This form guidance explains how to use the Due Process Hearing Request Form.
Evaluation Report
Form for creating an evaluation report for a special education student.
Evaluation Report Form Guidance
This document is designed to help district staff use the Evaluation Report Form.
Individual Education Program (IEP)
Outline for creating an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for a special education student.
Individual Education Program (IEP) Form Guidance
This form guidance helps Individual Education Program (IEP) teams use the IEP Form.
Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) Form
Outline for creating an IFSP for an infant or toddler with disabilities under age three.
Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) Form Guidance
Guidance in creating an IFSP for an infant or toddler with disabilities under age three.
Infant and Toddler Intervention Special Education Complaint Form
Model form to use for filing a special education complaint for a child recieving special education services under Part C.
Infant and Toddler Intervention How to File a Special Education Complaint
Instructions for how to file a special education complaint for a child recieving special education services under Part C.
Infant and Toddler Intervention Procedural Safeguards Notice
This brochure provides an overview of parental special education rights for early childhood special education students, sometimes called procedural safeguards.
Infant and Toddler Intervention Procedural Safeguards Notice Annotated
This brochure provides an overview of parental special education rights for early childhood special education students, sometimes called procedural safeguards. This annotated version contains citations to specific special education laws.
Optional form for an IEP team to determine if a special education student’s behavior is or is not a manifestation of his or her disability.
Manifestation Determination Form Guidance
This form guidance explains how to use the Manifestation Determination form.
Notice of Team Meeting
Notice for school districts to notify parents about IEP Team Meeting.
Notice of Team Meeting Form Guidance
This form guidance explains how to use the Notice of Team Meeting Form.
Notice of Transfer of Parent Rights
Document notifying parent and student of the transfer of educational decisions from the parent to the student as of his or her 18th birthday.
Optional Special Education Complaint Form
Suggested form for submitting a special education complaint.
Parental Consent/Objection Form
The Parental Consent/Objection form allows parents to consent or object to district proposals.
Parental Consent/Objection Form Guidance
This form guidance assists district staff in using the Parental Consent/Objection form.
Part B Procedural Safeguards Notice
This brochure provides an overview of parental rights for public school special education students, sometimes called procedural safeguards.
Part B Procedural Safeguards Notice Annotated
This brochure provides an overview of parental rights for public school special education students, sometimes called procedural safeguards. This annotated version contains citations to specific special education laws.
Prior Written Notice for Services Form
This document is used to provide parents notice when a district proposes or refuses services.
Prior Written Notice for Services Form Guidance
This form guidance explains how to use the Prior Written Notice for Services Form.
Private School Consultation Form
This form can be used by public schools to affirm compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirement that district's "obtain written affirmation signed by representatives of participating private schools" that timely and meaningful consultation has occurred.
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