Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Ed. Dept. Releases Rules for Parents Under IDEA

This from Ed Week:

The U.S. Department of Education has released changes to regulations governing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act that affect rules regarding parental consent, non-attorney representation, and compliance requirements.

The rules, published in the Federal Register on Dec. 1, state that parents have the right to revoke their consent for their children to receive special education services, after making a request in writing...

Related Stories:
"Court to Weigh Expert Fees in IDEA Cases," Jan. 18, 2006.
"High Court Backs Parents’ Rights to Argue Cases Under IDEA," May 25, 2007.

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