N.J. Admin. Code § 8:17-13.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 8:17-13.3 - Right to request mediation

(a) Each provider agency shall promptly notify the parent in writing of any provider agency decision affecting the child. A request for mediation shall be in writing, signed and dated by the parent, the parent's representative, the local or regional provider agency, or by an authorized representative of a participating agency seeking mediation.

1. A request for mediation on behalf of a parent that is signed by an entity other than the parent shall be accompanied by the written consent of the parents to engage in mediation, which consent shall be explained to the parent in the primary language of the parent and in a manner understandable to the parent.

(b) If a parent wishes to file a request for mediation, the service coordinator shall assist the parent in the parent's primary language and/or mode of communication to the maximum extent possible, and shall prepare the request in written form.

(c) A person requesting mediation shall transmit the request to the Procedural Safeguards Office for processing.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:17-13.3