Section 226.635  Appointment, Recusal, and Substitution of Impartial Due Process Hearing Officers

The appointment, recusal, and substitution of due process hearing officers shall conform with the requirements of Section 14-8.02a(f-5) of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/14-8.02a(f-5)].  A request for substitution of the hearing officer, as permitted by that Section, shall be submitted via letter or facsimile to the Due Process Coordinator at the State Board of Education and shall be postmarked or transmitted no later than five days after the party requesting the substitution receives notification from the State Board of the original hearing officer's appointment.

(Source:  Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 4828, effective March 21, 2008)