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School and Learning

School and Learning

Learn about your child's rights under state and federal education laws, including special education, homeless children, educational programs, and more.

Special Education

Legal Information

Special Education and IEP Meetings

Your Child's Right to Special Education

What to Do When You Disagree With a Special Education Decision

Special Education and School Discipline

Navigating Your Options for Legal Help in New Jersey

Forms

Special Education Complaint Form (from the New Jersey Department of Education)

Sample Bureau of Controversies and Disputes (BOCD) Appeal

Request for Mediation (from the New Jersey Department of Education)

Request for Due Process Hearing (from the New Jersey Department of Education)

Sample Letters

Sample Letter: Request for Independent Evaluation

Sample Letter: Request for School Records

Sample Letter: Request for Special Education Evaluation

Sample Letter: Request for Special Education Evaluation (preschool)

Sample Letter: Request for Special Education Reevaluation

Outside Links

United Stated Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs

Statewide Parent Advocacy Network

Education Law Center

Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE) Manual (from the New Jersey Department of Education)

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