Federal and state laws and regulations* require that schools provide the parents of a child with a disability a full explanation of their rights in the special education process.

*Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the RI Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education Regulations Governing the Education of Children with Disabilities.

These rights are described in writing in the RI Special Education Procedural Safeguards Notice, Model Form.

Procedural Safeguards