Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 129 - Education Department
Chapter 3525 - CHILDREN WITH A DISABILITY
EVALUATION, NOTICE, AND HEARING
Part 3525.3750 - MEDIATION AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 125A.091, and Code of Federal Regulations, title 34, section 300.506, districts must make mediation available. Districts must also inform parents of other forms of alternative dispute resolution to encourage resolution of disputes about any matter described in Minnesota Statutes, section 125A.091, subdivision 12. Mediations and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, except for conciliation, are voluntary for both parties. A district must not use a mediation or other form of alternative dispute resolution to unilaterally delay or deny a parent's right to a hearing. Mediation must be conducted in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, title 34, section 300.506. Other forms of alternative dispute resolution must be conducted pursuant to the agreement of the parties.

Statutory Authority: L 1999 c 123 s 19, 20; L 2003 1Sp9 art 3 s 19