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For a more in-depth look at your rights and responsibilities in the NH Special Education process download our booklet Steps in the NH Special Education process

Before I get started, what are my rights in the process?

Parents have the right to:

Participate in all meetings regarding special education and their child’s IEP. Parents are a member of the IEP Team.
Give or withhold written consent
14 calendar days to respond to any proposal, refusal or request by the IEP team
Be notified about important decisions regarding their child’s special education (Written Prior Notice)
10 days written notice of IEP meetings
Have access to evaluation reports and other pertinent documents 5 days before an IEP team meeting
Receive information in a way that is understandable
Be provided with an interpreter or translator if needed
File a complaint, request mediation, request a due process hearing or neutral conference

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PIC on Special Education staff provides information and support to parents and others so that they may participate effectively as team members in the Special Education process. While the staff are not attorneys and do not give legal advice, we do offer information on educational laws, regulations and best practices. This support is designed to assist parents in making informed decisions for their children.