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My Dispute is…
Legal: I think the school is not
living up to the standards of
Factual: my problem is with a
Consider consulting a lawyer.
IDEA or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
specific program, evaluation or
eligibility determination
First, I should try to negotiate
I can file a complaint with
I can file a complaint with
a settlement with the school
my state’s department of education
the U.S. department of education
informally (this is the simplest,
least costly option)
I can proceed to a mediation or directly
to a due process hearing
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