The settlement in the J.A. Case has been approved by the Court. This settlement confirms and enforces your rights in a special education dispute, so it is important you understand it. You can download or read the entire Settlement Agreement and Consent Order using that link. We have set up the following pages to explain the details of each part of the Consent Order.
- Part One – General Compliance with Procedural Safeguards
- Part Two – Pleadings and Motions in Special Education Due Process Cases
- Part Three – Stay Put Rule
- Part Four – Pre-Hearing Conferences / Settlement Conferences
- Part Five – Mediation Training
- Part Six – Access to Student Records and Timing
- Part Seven – 45 Day Rule and Adjournment Rule
- Part Eight – ALJ Qualifications and Training
- Part Nine – Hearing Rights and Evidence
- Part Ten – Prevailing Parties, Attorney’s Fees and Costs in Settlement Discussions
- Part Eleven – Mandatory Training Modules
- Part Twelve – Settlement Website
- Part Thirteen – Appointment and Role of Compliance Monitor
- Complaint / Allegation of Violation Form