Important new federal regulations

The federal special education regulations were revised effective 12/31/08 to permit parents to revoke consent for the provision of special education and related services. Additionally, whether parents have the right to be “represented” (as opposed to accompanied and advised) by lay advocates at due process hearings is now left to the discretion of the states. See http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-28175.htm

Parental Consent for the Use of Public Benefits or Insurance Pursuant to the IDEA

New York State Ed. just issued a memorandum explaining that Federal and State regulations require school districts to obtain parental consent each time that access to public benefits or insurance is sought. For complete details, see Medicaid Parental Consent.