Guest guest Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Cut and pasted from another list serve......I apologize if you are receiving it several times. Take Care everyone!! The US Dept of Ed is accepting comments on certain areas of the IDEA until July 28. It is interesting to visit the link provided below and see why they are accepting comments on the specific issues listed as well as seeing comments that others have already submitted. In my opinion, comments need to be sent in that address the issue of parents using advocate(s) in due process hearings in lieu of an attorney. Many parents can't afford an attorney. The Supreme Court has already ruled that parents can represent themselves; however the role of advocates in dp hearings has not been addressed yet by the Supreme Court in recent times. Specifically at issue is whether state law should determine whether or not a parent can use a non-attorney in a dp hearing. The US Dept of Ed uses your (the public's) comments to formulate how a proposed regulation is later worded; comments are very important. Comments must be submitted to the U. S. Secretary of Education on or before July 28, 2008. The regulations and background information can be found at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-10522.pdf. click on " docket " to see other's submitted comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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