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Next instruction from this context Read the hearing overview, model request/information sheet and linked legal-help resources. Confirm who may request for the child/adult student and seek individual advice on standard or expedited timelines.
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Existing instructions to review Starting point : Read the hearing overview, model request/information sheet and linked legal-help resources. Confirm who may request for the child/adult student and seek individual advice on standard or expedited timelines.Who the instructions concern : IDEA disputes about identification, evaluation, placement, FAPE or EI services as described in the model form. The form explains adult-student and surrogate/guardian roles; do not assume a parent can request for every student age 18 or older.Prepare: Required request content: child's name, residence address or available contact information for a homeless child, school/program, factual problem and proposed resolution to the extent known. : Required request content: child's name, residence address or available contact information for a homeless child, school/program, factual problem and proposed resolution to the extent known.Prepare: If using ODE's model form, complete applicable requester/adult-student/representative and scheduling sections; sign/date it. Attorney details apply only if represented, and disability is labeled optional. : If using ODE's model form, complete applicable requester/adult-student/representative and scheduling sections; sign/date it. Attorney details apply only if represented, and disability is labeled optional.Prepare: Preparation suggestion: retain the IEP/IFSP, evaluations, notices, relevant dates, requested resolution and proof of delivery; not every record is a mandatory request attachment. : Preparation suggestion: retain the IEP/IFSP, evaluations, notices, relevant dates, requested resolution and proof of delivery; not every record is a mandatory request attachment.Publisher instruction 1 : Read the hearing overview, model request/information sheet and linked legal-help resources. Confirm who may request for the child/adult student and seek individual advice on standard or expedited timelines.Publisher instruction 2 : Prepare the required request content. The ODE model form is optional, but using another format does not remove the required information or both-party delivery.Publisher instruction 3 : Sign/date and mail, fax or email to BOTH ODE and the local district, ESD or EI/ECSE program under the official instructions. Keep delivery/receipt evidence and follow ODE/OAH notices about next steps.Submission instructions : Read the model form and information sheet. Prepare the child/program information, factual concerns and proposed resolution to the extent known. Sign/date and mail, fax or email the request to BOTH ODE and the local school district, ESD or EI/ECSE program, following current official instructions.Costs and fee questions : The reviewed overview and model form do not establish a court filing fee or a universal cost schedule. Confirm any applicable process costs and private attorney/expert charges separately; the no-cost mediation statement does not make every hearing expense free.After submission : Confirm receipt by ODE and the other party, save acknowledgments and review all ODE/OAH notices. The form treats ODE receipt as filing; do not substitute a sent-email timestamp for verified receipt.Returned, denied or unresolved requests : This is a formal legal proceeding with content, service and timing requirements, exceptions and potential expedited rules. Ask ODE or qualified legal help about sufficiency/receipt issues and adult-student authority. This checklist is not an individual deadline calculation.Language, disability and offline access : The model form asks whether an agency-provided interpreter is required and for the language. Complete that item if needed and confirm disability/communication accommodations with ODE/OAH.ODE IDEA due process: hearing request, both-party delivery and help: practical steps
Oregon Department of Education : Due Process Overview : Rules & Policies : State of Oregon
Due Process Hearing Request Information Sheet and Model Form
Oregon Department of Education : Dispute Resolution : Rules & Policies : State of Oregon