A Parent's Guide to Hearings Under Public Law 94-142: The Education for All Handicapped Children Act

Intended for parents and interested professionals, the document describes P.L. 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children's Act) regulations concerning the right to a fair hearing. Topics covered include reasons a parent might request a hearing; what happens at a hearing; hearing rights; ru...

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Main Author Jacobs, Teri Gould
Format Web Resource
LanguageEnglish
Published 1978
Subjects
Due Process
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Federal Legislation
Guidelines
Handicapped Children
Parent Role
Student Placement
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Summary:Intended for parents and interested professionals, the document describes P.L. 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children's Act) regulations concerning the right to a fair hearing. Topics covered include reasons a parent might request a hearing; what happens at a hearing; hearing rights; rules of evidence; use of expert witnesses, translators, and attorneys; access to records; time limits; putting things in writing; use of educational evaluations; and costs. The procedures regulating the child's educational placement during complaint proceedings are outlined. (Author/SBH)