Pursuant to OSSE’s IDEA monitoring authority at 34 CFR §300.149, the Division of System and Supports, K-12 monitors local educational agency (LEA) implementation of Hearing Officer Determinations (HODs). On March 23, 2012, OSSE issued state-level guidelines for HOD implementation. These guidelines apply to all LEAs and are designed to standardize requirements and clarify how OSSE measures timely HOD implementation. OSSE has updated the state-level guidelines to align with continued obligations for LEA implementation of corrective actions and to align with LEA program procedures.

The following list outlines documents that will be used to confirm that a Hearing Officer Determination (HOD) is timely implemented. Please note that these are minimum guidelines established by OSSE for all LEAs. OSSE will apply reasonable standards where extenuating circumstances exist or where these guidelines do not address required action documentation.

LEAs may establish additional guidelines for staff within the LEA to support compliance. Please contact Victoria Glick at (202) 724-7860, Kirstin Hansen at (202) 741-0274, and Ross Kaplan at (202) 741-0273 with any questions regarding OSSE’s Required Action documentation submission guidelines.

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