Current through December 27, 2024
Section 10-295-25 - Appeals procedures(a) Any parent or guardian of a child served by BESB who is dissatisfied with any determinations made by a BESB TVI concerning the furnishing or denial of services may request a timely review of those determinations. The parent or guardian shall make a written request for a review of the decision that was made by the BESB TVI and state in the written request the nature of the matters to be addressed in the review. The agency may not institute a suspension, reduction or termination of services being provided under the applicable Education Plan during the review period unless the parent or guardian so requests or the agency has evidence that services have been obtained through misrepresentation, fraud, collusion or criminal conduct on the part of the parent or guardian.(b) Primary Review - A parent or guardian may seek an initial review of a decision by sending a written request to the Children's Services Supervisor within 15 business days of the decision of the TVI. This review will be conducted and completed by the Children's Services Supervisor within twenty business days of receipt of the written request. The Children's Services Supervisor will make a decision to uphold, reverse or change the decision of the TVI within fifteen business days of the completion of the review.(c) Final Review - A parent or guardian may seek a review of the decision of the Children's Services Supervisor by sending a written request within 15 business days of that decision to the Executive Director of the agency. This review will be conducted and completed within twenty business days of receipt of the written request. The Executive Director shall make a decision to uphold, reverse or change the decision of the Children's Services Supervisor within fifteen business days of the completion of the review. The parent or guardian may submit documentation and other evidence supporting their request during this stage of the review process.(d) Any dispute with or appeal of a decision made by a local TVI should be pursued with the LEA that employs that TVI.(e) Parents and guardians retain all rights of appeal of an educational decision with the State Department of Education.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 10-295-25