Notices

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Procedural Safeguard Notice (PSN)

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Provide in native language or mode of communication of parent.  Parent may elect to receive electronically.

Must provide PSN:

  • At least once per year.
  • Upon initial referral or parent request for evaluation.
  • Upon first filing of due process complaint notice (mediation or impartial hearing) or state complaint in that year.
  • Upon decision to impose suspension or removal that constitutes a disciplinary change in placement.
  • Upon parent request for a copy.

Prior Written Notice

Provide in native language or mode of communication of parent.

Prior written notice issued during the 2011-12 school year and thereafter must be on a form prescribed by the Commissioner.

Parent may elect to receive electronically.

Must provide prior written notice (notice of recommendation):

  • A reasonable time before the district proposed or refuses to initiate or change the identification, evaluation, placement of the student or the provision of FAPE.
  • Upon receipt of referral for initial evaluation or prior to conducting a reevaluation.
  • Prior to graduation with a local or Regents diploma, indicating that student with no longer be eligible for special education services (FAPE).
  • Prior to graduation with a CDOS or Skills and Achievement Commencement
  • Credential indicating that the student continues to be eligible for services until the end of the year he/she turns 21 or until receipt of a high school diploma.
  • Upon parental revocation of consent for provision of special education services.

Meeting Notice

Provide at least 5 days prior to the IEP meeting; must be on a form prescribed by the Commissioner.

Parent may elect to receive electronically.

Notice must:

  • Inform the parent of the purpose, date, and location of the meeting and the names and titles of those who will attend.
    Indicate that the parent has the right to participate as a member of the committee.
  • State that the parent has the right to invite individuals with knowledge or special expertise about his/her child.
  • Inform the parent of their right to request in writing at least 72 hours before the meeting the presence of the school physician and an additional parent member.
  • If the meeting is conducted by a subcommittee, inform the parent of their right to request in writing to refer any matter the parent does not agree with the full CSE committee.