| Parent Appeal to the Manifestation Determination
If parents disagree with the manifestation determination,
they have the right to appeal the decision and request a new hearing.
The district will arrange for an expedited hearing. The Peoria District
will use a non-district contracted hearing officer for appeals.
The student will remain in his or her current placement until the
hearing is completed. The hearing officer will have the authority
to place the student in an interim alternative setting during the
appeal process if the student is likely to be injured or injure
others.
Appeal Procedure:
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The student's parents will make a verbal or written appeal
to the special education director and superintendent.
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The special education director or designee will appoint a hearing
officer and schedule a hearing.
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The special education director or designee will send the parents
prior written notice, a meeting notice, and procedural safeguards.
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The special education director or designee will notify the
IEP team.
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The manifestation hearing officer and IEP
team will conduct a manifestation hearing and complete Form
SP130.
Appeal Timeline
An expedited hearing will be conducted as soon as possible.
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