Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-120.436

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 281-120.436 - Parental rights in due process hearing proceedings

(1)General. The department must ensure that the parents of a child referred to or receiving Part C services are afforded the rights in subrule 120.436(2) in the due process hearing carried out under subrule 120.430(4).

(2)Rights of parents. Any parent involved in a due process hearing has the right to:

a. Be accompanied and advised by counsel and by individuals with special knowledge or training with respect to early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities;

b. Present evidence and confront, cross-examine, and compel the attendance of witnesses;

c. Prohibit the introduction of any evidence at the hearing that has not been disclosed to the parent at least five days before the hearing;

d. Obtain a written or electronic verbatim transcription of the hearing at no cost to the parent; and

e. Receive a written copy of the findings of fact and decisions at no cost to the parent.

(3)Other party rights. Any public agency or EIS provider that is a party to a due process hearing under subrule 120.430(4) has each of the rights listed in subrule 120.436(2).

Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-120.436

ARC 0100C, IAB 4/18/12, effective 5/23/12

Adopted by IAB April 17, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 21, effective 5/22/2024