Resolution Session
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A mandatory meeting that must occur within 15 days of a due process complaint being filed (unless both parties agree to skip it or use mediation instead). The purpose is to give the school district an opportunity to resolve the complaint before a hearing. If resolved, the agreement is legally binding.
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A formal written complaint filed by a parent or school district to initiate a due process hearing. The complaint must describe the child, the nature of the problem, proposed resolution, and relevant facts. It triggers a 30-day resolution period before the hearing can proceed.
A voluntary, confidential process where a trained, impartial mediator helps parents and the school district reach a mutually acceptable agreement about a dispute. Mediation is offered at no cost to parents and can be requested at any time, not just when a due process complaint is filed. Agreements reached in mediation are legally binding.
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