Due Process Overview

Parents may request a due process hearing if they disagree with the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or provision of a free, appropriate, public education (FAPE) for a child with a disability. A due process hearing is a formal legal proceeding.

Due Process Information

Due Process Hearing Information Sheet and Hearing Request Form
Hearing Rights under IDEA
Combined OARs for Due Process
Oregon Administrative Rules for Due Process Hearings
Hearing Timelines Under IDEA
Resolution Session Information Sheet and Form
Due Process Corrective Action Timelines
Office of Administrative Hearings Interagency Agreement - 2007-2008
Amendment to the Office of Administrative Hearings Interagency Agreement - 2008-2009
Attorney Listing
List of attorneys who represent parents and children in special education disputes.
Legal Services
List of low cost legal services in Oregon.
Due Process Order Logs
A complete listing of all due process hearing requests filed since 2008 and the orders issued.

Appeal Information

Record Preparation Guidelines
Guidelines for requesting and preparing record of due process for appeal.

Other Options

ALJ Settlement Conference
An ALJ settlement conference is an alternative to mediation for parties to a due process hearing. In an ALJ settlement conference, an administrative law judge facilitates a settlement process between the parties to a due process hearing.
Advisory Opinion
The advisory opinion process. The parties give a brief presentation of their case and the administrative law judge issues a verbal, nonbinding opinion.

Due Process Overview

Due Process Information

Appeal Information

Other Options

ALJ Settlement Conference

Advisory Opinion

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