Senate – Due Process Change
Adds an “opportunity to resolve complaint” prior to an impartial due process hearing that includes: convening a meeting by LEA with parent and IEP team (which may not include LEA attorney unless parent brings one) within 15 days; waiving meeting or agreeing to mediation by both parties; conducting a due process hearing if issue(s) not resolved; and developing a written settlement agreement. (Sec. 615(f)(1)(B)).