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Rules, Regulations, & Safeguard Procedures

Rule 51 - Special Education Program Standards

Rule 52 - Provision of Early Intervention

Rule 55 - Special Education Appeals

Rule 59 - Regulations for School Health and Safety


Part B Procedural Safeguards

Upon initial consideration (referral/evaluation) of the provision of special education services, upon parental request, upon the first occurrence of the filing of a complaint or due process hearing and when a decision has been made to take a disciplinary action that constitutes a change of placement, parents must receive:

Annually, parents must receive the following:

Note: Districts may adopt a policy of practice of providing additional information or explanation to parents.  The legal minimum is to provide the document and provide the parents with a resource to get further information and support (PTI and Nebraska Advocacy).


PART C Procedural Safeguards

A copy of the Procedural Safeguards Notice must be provided to parents one (1) time per year. A copy must also be provided: 

  • upon request by the parent; 
  • upon initial referral or parental request for evaluation; 
  • upon the first occurrence of the filing of a state complaint and the first occurrence of filing a special education due process complaint; and
  • in accordance with discipline procedures

Parents must receive access to the following:


Policies and Procedures

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