Parental Rights & Procedural Safeguards
Your Rights As Parents Regarding Special Education
It is important that you understand the rights provided to you and your child with a disability. Our staff is available to assist you in understanding your rights and will provide further explanation of available procedures upon your request. If necessary, we will provide an interpreter or written translation to help you understand the information. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact the special education coordinator at your child's school or our school district's Department of Special Education Services at 912.212.8580.
Revocation of Consent for Special Education
Parents may revoke consent at any time, but it must be submitted in writing. Once revocation for consent is submitted in writing, the school system will meet with the parents and complete a prior written notice indicating the date the student will no longer receive special education and related services. When consent is revoked,
- parent rights for special education end,
- rights to special education and related services end,
- special education disciplinary protections end,
- previous special education records or references remain,
- rights to a free and public education end,
- future requests for evaluation will follow initial evaluation procedures and the 60-day timeline.