The hearing office must hold the hearing and make a decision within 45 days of receiving the hearing request. 34 C.F.R. sec. Both the school district and the parents have a right to be represented by an attorney or advocate at both the mediation and the hearing. 34 C.F.R. sec. If the parent wins, the school may be required to pay for the parent's reasonable attorney's fees.
Families have the right to have an interpreter present at mediations and fair hearings.
Code of Regs. Title V, sec. Title V, sec. 4600 and following. The CDE must investigate and resolve the complaint within 60 calendar days from receipt of the complaint.