Procedural Safeguards Notice

Clerc Center
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Procedural Safeguards Notice

Introduction

General Information

Prior Written Notice
Dismissal – 60-Day Notice
Native Language
Electronic Mail
Parental Consent – Definition
Independent Educational Evaluations

Confidentiality of Information

Definitions
Personally Identifiable
Access Rights
Record of Access
Records on More Than One Child
List of Types and Locations of Information
Fees
Amendment of Records at Parent’s Request
Opportunity for a Hearing
Hearing Procedures
Result of Hearing
Consent For Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information
Safeguards
Destruction of Information

Due Process Complaint Procedure

Filing a Due Process Complaint
Due Process Complaint
Model Form
Mediation
The Child’s Placement While the Due Process Complaint and Hearing are Pending
Resolution Process

Hearings on Due Process Complaints

Impartial Due Process Hearing
Hearing Rights
Hearing Decisions

Appeals

Finality of Decision; Appeal
Timelines and Convenience of Hearings
Civil Actions, Including the Tie Period in Which to File Those Actions

Disciplinary Procedures

Authority of School Personnel
Change of Placement Because of Disciplinary Removals
Determination of Setting
Appeal
Placement During Appeals
Referral to and Action by Law Enforcement and Judicial Authorities

Conclusion

About the Clerc Center

The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University is a federally funded center with exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students and is tasked with developing and disseminating innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide while providing information, training, and technical assistance for parents and professionals to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 21.

800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002 USA

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