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Legal Representation And Students With Disabilities

It became law on May 25, 2023.

CO HB 23-1168 · House Bill · 2023A

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Became law
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Sponsors
3
Latest action
May 25, 2023

What it does

Current law entitles a parent, guardian or legal custodian of, or entity with educational decision-making authority for (parent), a student with a disability, or a student who may be eligible for special education services, to file a state complaint in the event of a dispute with an administrative unit or a state-operated program (education provider). If the parent prevails in a state complaint decision, the education provider may file a due process complaint against the parent regarding the issues disputed in the state complaint. The act requires the department of education (department) to enter into a service agreement with a nonprofit organization (organization) to create and maintain a…

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This bill passed and is now law.

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    May 25, 2023

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