The First Step a Parent Should Take When He or She

question 15

Multiple Choice

The first step a parent should take when he or she disagrees with the district's decision about the child's special education placement is to:

• A)File  a complaint with the State Department of Education
• B)File a due process hearing
• C)Complain to the Office of Civil Rights
• D)Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper
• E)Set up a meeting to discuss the issue with the school personnel

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