When Parents Revoke Consent: Districts' Guide to IDEA Compliance and Minimizing Disputes

Because revocation of consent for special education services dramatically curtails the student’s and parents’ IDEA rights, your district must respond in a compliant manner. Improve your procedures and reduce missteps with legal and practical tips drawn from administrative complaints and judicial decisions.

You learn how to:

  • Complete a PWN that conveys the significance and impact of revoking consent
  • Avoid improper termination of services due to misunderstanding a parent’s intentions
  • Respond when a parent revokes consent and then changes his mind
  • Determine whether a student whose parent has revoked consent is entitled to an MDR for a code of conduct violation
  • Determine the proper scope of an initial evaluation for a child whose parent previously revoked consent

You also get sample forms, letters, charts, and flowcharts for staff training and use!