Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Summary
The bill lets a parent, guardian, or a student who is 18 or emancipated ask for a neutral hearing about a disability‑related dispute under federal Section 504. Schools must appoint an impartial hearing officer within three business days, follow set timelines, and ensure the officer has no conflicts, while the State Board of Education creates training and qualification standards. The rule applies to requests filed after Jan 1 2027 and does not force parties to exhaust administrative steps before suing.
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