Special Education and Support Services
Due Process
Due process is an appeal process for parents to resolve issues with school districts about their child's IEP.
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| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| February 14, 2012 | Due Process Screening Committee Meeting 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Illinois State Board of Education 100 N. 1st Street, 3rd Floor (V-Tel Room) Springfield, IL 62777 (teleconference only: 1-800-288-8960) |
Forms
- District Request for Impartial Due Process Hearing Officer
- Parental Request for Impartial Due Process Hearing
Resources
- Due Process Committee Minutes and Decision Summaries
- Interim Changes to Due Process and Disciplinary Procedures under IDEA 2004
- Choosing an Attorney for Special Education Representation
- Due Process Evaluation Report to the State Board of Education, August 2002
- Study of the Illinois Due Process Procedures 2001
- Due Process Evaluation Report to the State Board of Education, June 2004
- Due Process Decisions
Committees and Hearing Officers
Special Education Mediation 
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This video demonstrates a sample Special Education Mediation session. The program was produced in 1986. While the program itself is dated, the information presented is accurate and the procedures are still applicable. You'll need the free RealOne player to view the video.)
