Section 10-76h-5 - Mediation(a) The parties may agree in writing to request mediation at any time. The due process unit shall, upon the receipt of a written request for mediation signed by both parties, appoint on a random basis, an impartial mediator from the list of mediators maintained by the due process unit who meet the requirements of 34 CFR 300.506(c). The mediator shall attempt to resolve the dispute in a manner that is acceptable to the parties. The mediator shall certify in writing to the due process unit whether the parties reached an agreement. An agreement reached by the parties shall be set forth in a written mediation agreement and be signed by the parties.(b) Discussions that occur during mediation shall be confidential and shall not be used as evidence in any subsequent due process hearing or civil proceeding.(c) Mediation shall not be used to deny or delay a parent's right to a due process hearing or to deny any other rights afforded under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 USC 1401, et. seq. and the regulations adopted thereunder, as amended from time to time.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 10-76h-5
Adopted effective July 1, 2000; Amended July 1, 2013