Rights

Family's Guide to Early Intervention Services in Nebraska

This document is for any parent who has a concern regarding the development of their infant/toddler or whose infant/toddler has health care needs. 
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A Family Guide to Special Education In Nebraska

Parents play an essential role in their child’s education. When a child has a disability and needs special education, parents are the child’s most powerful advocates. If you believe that your child has a disability and needs special education, it is important to learn more about the special education process.

Special   Education

From the Nebraska Department of Education

Nebraska  Parental   Rights  in  Special  Education

View Rights in English and in Spanish and Vietnamese (PDF)

Procedural Safeguards in Early Intervention

As a parent of a child with a disability, you have certain rights which are guaranteed by state (Rule 52) and federal (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act {IDEA}) laws.

Individuals  with  Disabilities   Education  Act  (IDEA)

From the US Department of Education

Nebraska  Rule  51

Regulations and Standards for Special Education Programs
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Nebraska  Rule 52

Regulations and Standards for the Provision of Early Intervention Services
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EDN Services Coordination Regulations DHHS 480 NAC 1

The intent of this document is to provide the vision, guidance, and standards for implementation of early intervention services coordination.

Nebraska  Rule  55  Appeals

Rules of Practice and Procedure for Due Process Hearings in Special Education Contested Cases
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Children's   Health   Insurance  Program  (CHIP)

Medicaid for Children in Nebraska

Americans  with  Disabilities  Act

Information and Technical Assistance with the Americans with Disabilities Act