Comment Sought on Special Education Disputes Policy

May 3, 2013

The Montgomery County Board of Education is requesting community input on revisions to Policy BLC, Procedures for Review and Resolution of Special Education Disputes. This policy establishes and recognizes review and resolution options that permit cooperative problem solving of disputes regarding the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or provision of a free and appropriate public education for a student with a disability or suspected of having a disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Copies of the draft policy are available through the Department of Public Information and Web Services by calling 301-279-3391. You also can access the policy on the MCPS website.

Individuals who wish to provide comments should respond in writing by July 19, 2013. All responses should be sent to the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, 850 Hungerford Drive, Room 122, Rockville, Maryland 20850 or sent by email to the Board of Education at boe@mcpsmd.org. All responses will be shared with the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools.

Policy BLC, Procedures for Review and Resolution of Special Education Disputes

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