Section 795.100  Parental or Guardian Consent to Proposed Modifications

a)         If the parents or guardians consent to the proposed modifications, they may waive the 10 calendar day interval, and the student shall be placed in the recommended program as soon as practicable.

b)         Pursuant to Section 795.90(a)(4), if the parents or guardians object to the proposed modifications, they shall contact the School indicating their objection within 10 calendar days after notification of proposed modifications. The School shall then, within 10 calendar days after receipt of the parent's or guardian's objection, arrange a review with the parents or guardians in an attempt to resolve the disagreement. If the parents or guardians continue to object to the proposed modification, they may appeal by requesting an impartial due process hearing. Such a request shall be made in writing to the superintendent of the School. Rules for due process hearings are set forth in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 828 and 23 Ill. Adm. Code 226.600 through 226.695.

c)         Receipt of a request for an impartial due process hearing shall cause the School to postpone its proposed modifications of the special educational services until the matter is resolved.

d)         The student shall remain in his or her current educational program, unless:

1)         an agreement is reached between the parents or guardians and the School; or

2)         89 Ill. Adm. Code 827.80 applies.

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 8748, effective June 11, 2013)