What are Procedural Safeguards and how do they protect my rights and my childs rights regarding special education services?
Procedural Safeguards are one of the principles of the federal special education law, known as IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Parents and their children with disabilities have specific rights in the special education process and procedural safeguards protect these rights. These safeguards ensure that families are aware of their rights, that information is shared in a timely manner, and that students receive appropriate services. Parents also have the right to disagree with the school’s proposals and can offer their own. In order to be informed about decisions regarding your child’s special education services and your right to participate, parents must receive Written Notice from the school district when their child is referred to special education for the first time or being reevaluated, about IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings, or when the school proposes any change in a child’s services. This notice must include an explanation of all the procedural s
