Parent rights handbook




















All rights of parents identified in title 15, including the right to access and review all records relating to the minor child. The right to direct the upbringing of the minor child. The right to direct the moral or religious training of the minor child. The right to make health care decisions for the minor child, including rights pursuant to sections , and , unless otherwise prohibited by law.

The right to access and review all medical records of the minor child unless otherwise prohibited by law or the parent is the subject of an investigation of a crime committed against the minor child and a law enforcement official requests that the information not be released.

The right to consent in writing before a biometric scan of the minor child is made pursuant to section The right to consent in writing before the state or any of its political subdivisions makes a video or voice recording of the minor child, unless the video or voice recording is made during or as a part of a court proceeding, by law enforcement officers during or as part of a law enforcement investigation, during or as part of an interview in a criminal or child safety services investigation or to be used solely for any of the following: a Safety demonstrations, including the maintenance of order and discipline in the common areas of a school or on pupil transportation vehicles.

The right to be notified promptly if an employee of this state, any political subdivision of this state, any other governmental entity or any other institution suspects that a criminal offense has been committed against the minor child by someone other than a parent, unless the incident has first been reported to law enforcement and notification of the parent would impede a law enforcement or child safety services investigation. This paragraph does not create any new obligation for school districts and charter schools to report misconduct between students at school, such as fighting or aggressive play, that is routinely addressed as a student disciplinary matter by the school.

The right to obtain information about a child safety services investigation involving the parent pursuant to section This section does not authorize or allow a parent to engage in conduct that is unlawful or to abuse or neglect a child in violation of the laws of this state. This section does not prohibit courts, law enforcement officers or employees of a government agency responsible for child welfare from acting in their official capacity within the scope of their authority.

This section does not prohibit a court from issuing an order that is otherwise permitted by law. Unless those rights have been legally waived or legally terminated, parents have inalienable rights that are more comprehensive than those listed in this section. This chapter does not prescribe all rights of parents. Unless otherwise required by law, the rights of parents of minor children shall not be limited or denied.

A public educational institution shall not discriminate against students or parents on the basis of a religious viewpoint or religious expression. Students in public educational institutions may pray or engage in religious activities or religious expression before, during and after the school day in the same manner and to the same extent that students may engage in nonreligious activities or expression. Students in public educational institutions may wear clothing, accessories and jewelry that display religious messages or religious symbols in the same manner and to the same extent that other types of clothing, accessories and jewelry that display messages or symbols are permitted.

This section shall not be construed to authorize this state or any of its political subdivisions to do either of the following: 1. Require any person to participate in prayer or in any other religious activity. Violate the constitutional rights of any person. This section shall not be construed to limit the authority of any public educational institution to do any of the following: 1. Maintain order and discipline on the campus of the public educational institution in a content and viewpoint neutral manner.

Protect the safety of students, employees and visitors of the public educational institution. Adopt and enforce policies and procedures regarding student speech at school provided that the policies and procedures do not violate the rights of students as guaranteed by the United States and Arizona constitutions and laws. Adopt and enforce policies and procedures that prohibit students from wearing any type of clothing, accessories and jewelry that is worn with the intent to convey affiliation with a criminal street gang as defined in section The principal shall investigate the complaint and respond in writing, including a description of any action taken to resolve the complaint, within fifteen days of receiving the written complaint.

The superintendent or designated administrator shall investigate the complaint and respond in writing, including a description of any action taken to resolve the complaint, within twenty-five days of receiving the written complaint. A school district, including its schools. A charter school. An accommodation school.

The Arizona state schools for the deaf and the blind. A parent of a student in a public educational institution has the right to review learning materials and activities in advance. A parent who objects to any learning material or activity on the basis that the material or activity is harmful may request to withdraw that student from the activity or from the class or program in which the material is used and request an alternative assignment.

A charter school may require parents to waive the right to object to learning materials or activities pursuant to subsection A as a condition of enrollment if the charter school provides a complete list of books and materials to be used each school year before the student enrolls. If the charter school introduces books or materials that were not disclosed prior to enrollment, the parent retains the right to object to those materials pursuant to subsection A. A charter school may require that any request to review learning materials or activities or to withdraw the student from learning materials or activities pursuant to subsection A be made in writing.

For the purposes of this section: 1. Notwithstanding any other law, each school district and charter school shall obtain written informed consent from the parent of a pupil before administering any survey that is retained by a school district, a charter school or the department of education for longer than one year and that solicits personal information about the pupil regarding any of the following: 1.

Critical appraisals of another person with whom a pupil has a close relationship. Gun or ammunition ownership. Illegal, antisocial or self-incriminating behavior.

Income or other financial information. Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as relationships with a lawyer, physician or member of the clergy.

Medical history or medical information. Mental health history or mental health information. Political affiliations, opinions or beliefs. Pupil biometric information. The quality of home interpersonal relationships. Religious practices, affiliations or beliefs. Self-sufficiency as it pertains to emergency, disaster and essential services interruption planning.

Sexual behavior or attitudes. Voting history. At the beginning of every school year, every school district and charter school shall obtain written informed consent from the parent of a pupil to participate in any survey pursuant to subsection A of this section for the entire year. A parent of a pupil may at any time revoke consent for the pupil to participate in any survey pursuant to subsection A of this section.

All surveys conducted pursuant to subsection A of this section shall be approved and authorized by the school district or charter school.

An informal means of problem solving is provided through the Exceptional Children Division's Facilitated IEP Program for school systems, charter schools, state operated programs, and parents. Formal means for dispute resolution are also available through the Department of Public Instruction, Exceptional Children Division.

When there is an unresolved disagreement over identification, evaluation or educational placement of a child with a disability or the provision of free appropriate public education, the options for dispute resolution are mediation, formal written complaint, and due process hearing. A formal complaint filed on the same issue s as contained in a petition for a due process hearing will not be investigated. These options are also available to the adult student who has reached the age of majority 18 , unless legally deemed incompetent or unable to make educational decisions.

The consultants for dispute resolution work with parents, traditional local educational agencies, charter schools, state operated programs and other individuals to resolve disputes. They provide information about facilitated IEP meetings, mediation, formal written complaints and due process hearings.

They also investigate formal written complaints. Due Process Petition for Hearing Form. Form HE. Due Process Resolution Meeting Form. Staff will monitor this email address during the Governor's State of Emergency. Requests for mediation should be emailed to mediation dpi. Complaint Withdrawal Form. State Complaint Problem-Solving Agreement. The Council advises the State Board of Education with respect to the unmet needs of children with special needs and in the development and implementation of policies related to the coordination of services for students with disabilities.

The Council also advises the State Board of Education with respect to developing evaluations, reporting on data, and developing corrective action plans to address findings in federal monitoring reports. The Council shall consist of a minimum of 24 members. Currently, the Council consists of 25 members - 20 appointees and 5 ex-officio. A majority of representatives shall be persons with disabilities or parents of children with disabilities.

Updated Public comments are an essential and necessary part of CESEC fulfilling its role to advise the State Board of Education with respect to the unmet needs of children with special needs in the state of North Carolina. Additional time may be added at the discretion of the Chairperson. The mission of CESEC is to advise the State Board of Education with respect to the unmet needs of children with special needs and in development and implementation of policies related to the coordination of services for disabled students; advise the SBE with respect to development of evaluations and reporting on data, and developing corrective action plans to address findings in federal monitoring comments.

If special assistance is needed to participate in the public comment period, every effort will be made to provide the appropriate accommodation. A local Special Education Parent Advisory Council is a district-level, parent-driven group that provides input to the local school district on system-level challenges in special education and related services.

There are any names for this group throughout the state, but the purpose is the same; advise, advocate, and offer guidance to the district.

Accredited Online Colleges. American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Arc Moore County, The. Sandhills Center: Family support and Community Collaboration. How can we make this page better for you? Dispute Resolution Dispute Resolution Any person who has a concern about the education of a student with a disability can raise the issue in one of several ways. Dispute Resolution Consultants The consultants for dispute resolution work with parents, traditional local educational agencies, charter schools, state operated programs and other individuals to resolve disputes.

Mediation Requests for mediation should be emailed to mediation dpi. Duties Advise the State Board of Education with respect to unmet needs within the State in the education of children with disabilities; Comment publicly on rules and policies proposed by the State Board of Education regarding the education of children with disabilities; Advise the State Board of Education in developing evaluations and reporting on data to the Secretary of Education; Advise the State Board or Education in developing corrective action plans to address findings identified in Federal monitoring reports; Advise the State Board of Education in developing and implementing policies relating to the coordination of services for children with disabilities; Carry out any other responsibility as designated by federal law or the State Board of Education.

Membership The Council shall consist of a minimum of 24 members. Public Comment Procedure Public comments are an essential and necessary part of CESEC fulfilling its role to advise the State Board of Education with respect to the unmet needs of children with special needs in the state of North Carolina. General guidelines for public input: Public comment may be made verbally in person or in written form including email to CESEC.

Priority will be given to in person comments. Written comments will be read by the Chairperson in the order they are received. All written comments will be documented.



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