IDEA & Joint Custody: Your School District's Obligations to Each Parent

An experienced special education law attorney walks you through the rights of divorced, separated, or never-married parents and your district’s obligations to them under the IDEA — so you’re prepared to handle issues that arise when parents disagree about their child’s services.

Along with learning the different types of legal custody arrangements, you get guidance to:

  • Identify who has the legal right to request and consent to evaluations
  • Ensure that consent for the IEP placement is proper
  • Determine residency when parents have joint custody
  • Maintain student records in accordance with FERPA

Plus, you get a 3-page checklist walking you through all the issues that must be addressed when parents have joint custody — to help ensure you don’t overlook a key consideration.