Information About Due Process Hearings

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The information contained on this page is not legal advice, nor can TEA provide legal advice. We are providing resources to inform you of the dispute resolution services available to you. Parents and guardians have the right to consider which service(s) will best support their child.

Where to start

If you believe your child's special education services are not being provided correctly, one place to start is your school district's local grievance process.  This process allows the district to look into and address concerns locally.   

To raise the concern locally, follow your school district or charter's local grievance process.  Most districts share their grievance steps on their website and in student handbooks. 

  • Timelines are generally 30 days to file a formal grievance, or up to 90 days if you first tried to resolve the issue informally.
  • District of Innovation (DOIs) and open-enrollment charter school timelines are generally 10 to 15 days of when you first become aware of the issue. 

If the issue cannot be resolved locally, a more formal option is special education due process hearing.  

TEA's Due Process Hearings webpage explains what a due process hearing is, how to request one, and who the hearing officers are.  It also includes past decisions and frequently asked questions to help families understand what to expect. 

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