Quick Reference Guide

Educational Rights for Parents
Educational Rights for Students
Consumer Participation Rights in the County Management Plan Process
Community Participation Rights

Educational Rights for Parents

THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE
Your child has the right to participate in public education.

THE RIGHT TO BENEFIT
Your child has the right to receive benefit from public education.

THE RIGHT TO BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION
Your child has the right not to be discriminated against on the basis of a disability.

THE RIGHT TO BE INFORMED ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS
You and your child have the right to be informed by the school district of your rights under federal and state law.

THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CHILD
You have the right to receive written notice from the school district about decisions concerning (1) the identification of your child for disability-related services, (2) evaluations of your child, and (3) the placement of your child.

THE RIGHT TO "FAPE"
Your child has the right to receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) -an education designed to meet your child's individual needs.

THE RIGHT TO BE INCLUDED
Your child has the right to be educated with non-disabled students to the greatest extent appropriate.

THE RIGHT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Your child has the right to an equal opportunity to participate in school and school-related activities.

THE RIGHT TO COMPARABLE FACILITIES
Your child has the right to be educated in facilities that are comparable to those provided to students without disabilities.

THE RIGHT TO COMPARABLE SERVICES
Your child has the right to receive services comparable to those provided to students without disabilities.

THE RIGHT TO SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES
If your child is found to be eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), your child has the right to receive special education and related services.

THE RIGHT TO REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
If your child is found to be eligible under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, your child has the right to receive reasonable accommodations.

THE RIGHT TO INFORMED TEAM DECISIONS
Your child has a right to have decisions about his or her evaluation, educational programming, and placement made by a team of individuals who (1) know your child, (2) have information about your child's evaluation, and (3) have information about the range of educational programming and services available.

THE RIGHT OF PARENT PARTICIPATION
You have the right to participate in team decisions about your child's evaluation, educational program, and placement.

THE RIGHT OF STUDENT PARTICIPATION
When your child is ready, he or she has the right to participate in team decisions about evaluation, educational program, and placement.

THE RIGHT TO HAVE A VARIETY OF INFORMATION CONSIDERED
You and your child have the right to have all relevant information considered by the team in making decisions about your child's evaluation, educational program, and placement.

THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS
Your child has the right to an equal opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities and other programs and services offered by the school district.

THE RIGHT TO REVIEW RECORDS
You have the right to see and examine all relevant records concerning your child's identification for services, evaluations, educational program, and placement.

THE RIGHT TO OBTAIN COPIES OF RECORDS
You have the right to obtain copies of your child's educational records at a reasonable cost. If the cost of copying the records would prevent you from obtaining them, you have the right to ask for copies without cost.

THE RIGHT TO HAVE RECORDS EXPLAINED
You have the right to have the school district explain or interpret your child's records if you have questions about them.

THE RIGHT TO AMEND INACCURATE RECORDS
You have the right to amend (change or add to) your child's educational records if you have reason to believe that the records are inaccurate, misleading, or violate your child's privacy.

THE RIGHT TO REQUEST A HEARING ON RECORDS
If the school district refuses to make a requested amendment to your child's records, you have the right to a hearing on the matter.

THE RIGHT TO REQUEST MEDIATION
You have the right to ask for a mediation concerning decisions about your child's identification for services, evaluations, educational program, or placement.

THE RIGHT TO REQUEST DUE PROCESS
You have the right to ask for an impartial due process hearing concerning decisions about your child's identification for services, evaluations, educational program, or placement.

THE RIGHT TO TAKE PART IN PROCEEDINGS
You and your child have the right to take part in any mediation or hearing requested.

THE RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY
You and your child have the right to be represented by an attorney at any mediation or hearing you have requested.

THE RIGHT TO COLLECT ATTORNEY FEES
If you are successful in your hearing claim, you have the right to ask the school district to pay reasonable fees to your attorney.

THE RIGHT TO APPEAL HEARING DECISIONS
If you are not successful in your hearing claim, you have the right to appeal the hearing decision.

Educational Rights for Students

THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE
You have the right to participate in public education.

THE RIGHT TO BENEFIT
You have the right to receive benefit from public education.

THE RIGHT TO BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION
You have the right not to be discriminated against on the basis of a disability.

THE RIGHT TO BE INFORMED ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS
You and your parents have the right to be informed by the school district of your rights under federal and state law. At least one year before you reach age 18, you have the right to be informed of the legal rights under the IDEA that become yours at age 18.

THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION
You and your parents have the right to receive written notice from the school district about decisions concerning (1) your eligibility for disability-related services, (2) your evaluations, and (3) your educational placement.

THE RIGHT TO "FAPE"
You have the right to receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) -an education designed to meet your individual needs.

THE RIGHT TO BE INCLUDED
You have the right to be educated with non-disabled students to the greatest extent appropriate.

THE RIGHT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
You have the right to an equal opportunity to participate in school and school-related activities.

THE RIGHT TO COMPARABLE FACILITIES
You have the right to be educated in facilities that are comparable to those provided to students without disabilities.

THE RIGHT TO COMPARABLE SERVICES
You have the right to receive services comparable to those provided to students without disabilities.

THE RIGHT TO SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES
If you are found to be eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), you have the right to receive special education and related services.

THE RIGHT TO REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
If you are found to be eligible under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, you have the right to receive reasonable accommodations.

THE RIGHT TO INFORMED TEAM DECISIONS
You have a right to have decisions about your evaluation, educational programming, and placement made by a team of individuals who (1) know you, (2) have information about your evaluation, and (3) have information about the range of educational programming and services available.

THE RIGHT OF PARENT PARTICIPATION
Your parents have the right to participate in team decisions about your evaluation, educational program, and placement.

THE RIGHT OF STUDENT PARTICIPATION
When you are ready, you have the right to participate in team decisions about your evaluation, educational program, and placement.

THE RIGHT TO TRANSITION PLANNING
At least by the time you are 14 years old, you have the right to participate in the development of a transition plan that reflects your personal interests, preferences, and goals.

THE RIGHT TO HAVE A VARIETY OF INFORMATION CONSIDERED
You and your parents have the right to have all relevant information considered by the team in making decisions about your evaluation, educational program, and placement.

THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS
You have the right to an equal opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities and other programs and services offered by the school district.

THE RIGHT TO REVIEW RECORDS
You and your parents have the right to see and examine all relevant records concerning your identification for services, evaluations, educational program, and placement.

THE RIGHT TO OBTAIN COPIES OF RECORDS
You and your parents have the right to obtain copies of your educational records at a reasonable cost. If the cost of copying the records would prevent you from obtaining them, you have the right to ask for copies without cost.

THE RIGHT TO HAVE RECORDS EXPLAINED
You and your parents have the right to have the school district explain or interpret your records if you have questions about them.

THE RIGHT TO AMEND INACCURATE RECORDS
You and your parents have the right to amend (change or add to) your educational records if you have reason to believe that the records are inaccurate, misleading, or violate your privacy.

THE RIGHT TO REQUEST A HEARING ON RECORDS
If the school district refuses to make a requested amendment to your records, you and your parents have the right to a hearing on the matter.

THE RIGHT TO REQUEST MEDIATION
You and your parents have the right to ask for mediation concerning decisions about your identification for services, evaluations, educational program, or placement.

THE RIGHT TO REQUEST DUE PROCESS
You and your parents have the right to ask for an impartial due process hearing concerning decisions about your identification for services, evaluations, educational program, or placement.

THE RIGHT TO TAKE PART IN PROCEEDINGS
You and your parents have the right to take part in any mediation or hearing requested.

THE RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY
You and your parents have the right to be represented by an attorney at any mediation or hearing you have requested.

THE RIGHT TO COLLECT ATTORNEY FEES
If you are successful in your hearing claim, you and your parents have the right to ask the school district to pay reasonable fees to your attorney.

THE RIGHT TO APPEAL HEARING DECISIONS
If you are not successful in your hearing claim, you and your parents have the right to appeal the hearing decision.

Consumer Participation Rights in the County Management Plan Process

THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE
You have the right to participate in the development of your county's management plan.

THE RIGHT TO ATTEND
You have the right to attend public meetings or hearings on your county's plan.

THE RIGHT TO COMMENT
You have the right to ask questions or make comments at your county's public hearings and during the plan development process.

THE RIGHT TO ACCOMMODATIONS
You have the right to any special assistance or accommodations you need to participate in the county plan process.

THE RIGHT TO REVIEW THE COUNTY MANAGEMENT PLAN
You have the right to examine and review your county's management plan, and obtain a copy at a reasonable fee.

THE RIGHT TO REQUEST SERVICES
You have the right to apply for publicly funded services in your county of residence.

THE RIGHT TO NOTICE OF DECISION
If you are denied services, you have the right to receive a written notice of decision explaining the reasons why.

THE RIGHT TO NOTICE OF APPEAL RIGHTS
You have the right to receive an explanation of the county's process for appealing a service decision.

THE RIGHT TO A REVIEW HEARING
If you have been denied services, you have the right to request a hearing to review the decision.

THE RIGHT TO ASSISTANCE IN FILING AN APPEAL
If you need assistance to file an appeal or request for hearing, you have the right to receive appropriate assistance.

THE RIGHT TO CONFIDENTIALITY
You have the right to have personal information about you kept confidential, and used only for the purpose it is given.

Community Participation Rights

THE RIGHT TO BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
You have the right not to be discriminated against on the basis of a disability in employment.

THE RIGHT TO BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION IN PUBLIC SERVICES
You have the right not to be discriminated against on the basis of a disability in access to public services.

THE RIGHT TO BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION IN PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS
You have the right not to be discriminated against on the basis of a disability in access to public accommodations.

THE RIGHT TO BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION IN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
You have the right not to be discriminated against on the basis of a disability in transportation services.

THE RIGHT TO BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION IN TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
You have the right not to be discriminated against on the basis of a disability in telecommunications services.

THE RIGHT TO BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING
You have the right not to be discriminated against on the basis of a disability in obtaining or keeping housing.

THE RIGHT TO VOTE
You have the right to register to vote, and to vote.

THE RIGHT TO OPPORTUNITY FOR JURY SERVICE
You have the right to be considered for jury service without regard to your disability if you meet the general qualifications.

THE RIGHT TO PUBLIC INFORMATION
You have the right to attend open meetings of governmental bodies, and you have the right to review public records.

THE RIGHT TO SERVE ON PUBLIC BOARDS
You have the right to fair consideration for the opportunity to serve on public boards and commissions.

THE RIGHT TO REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
You have the right to receive reasonable accommodations to enable you to exercise your rights and participate in programs and activities.