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Due Process & Mediation

NOTE: Use of the model forms is not required; however, providing the requested information will assist in expediting your request.

Updates with Respect to Due Process Procedures (memo - January 28, 2008)
Guidance Regarding Changes to the Due Process System in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (NJDOE/OSEP, July 2005)
Summary of Mediation Due Process Requirements Revised (55 kb PDF)
Converting “Mediation Only” to a Due Process Hearing
Quick Reference Chart for Mediation (131 kb PDF)
Parental Rights – Forms
Request for Mediation/ Due Process (43 kb Word)
SOLICITUD DE LOS PADRES PARA MEDIACION/AUDIENCA DE DEBIDO PROCESO/AUDIENCIA DE DEBIDO PROCESO EXPEDITIVA (Parental Request for Mediation/Due Process Hearing/expedited Due Process Hearing)
Request for Emergent Relief (35 kb Word)
SOLICITUD DE ASISTENCIA DE EMERGENCIA (Request for Emergent Relief)
Mediation Enforcement Request Form
(39 kb Microsoft Word)
Due Process Decisions Enforcement Request Form
(38 kb Microsoft Word)
New Jersey Office of Administrative Law Decisions Database