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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. If I don't like the services  the school district is providing to my child, can the State Review Officer or the Office of State Review help me?

    2.

We can become involved only after there has been an impartial hearing and the hearing officer has made his or her decision.

  1. What if a hearing has been held, but the hearing officer has been delayed in rendering a decision?

    2.

You should contact the Policy Unit of the State Education Department's Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) (518) 473-2878, or initiate an appeal to the Commissioner of Education pursuant to Section 310 of the Education Law. Information about appeals to the Commissioner may be obtained from the Appeals Coordinator, Office of Counsel, State Education Department, Albany, NY 12234.

  1. I need to talk to someone about my problem with the school district before deciding to request an impartial hearing. Whom should I contact?

    2.

There are five VESID Special Education Quality Assurance regional offices that may be able to assist you. They are located at:

    Room 545
    55 Hanson Place
    Brooklyn, NY 11217-1580
    (718) 722-4544

    2A Richmond Avenue
    Batavia, NY 14020
    (716) 344-2112 Ext. 420

    1950 Edgewater Street
    Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
    (914) 245-0010

    The Kellum Education Center
    887 Kellum Street
    Lindenhurst, NY 11757
    (631) 884-8530

    Room 1623
    One Commerce Plaza
    Albany, NY 12234
    (518) 486-6366

  1. Is there any written description of the special education process and my rights as a parent?

    2.

A copy of the booklet entitled A Parent's Guide to Special Education for Children Ages 3-21 should available to you from your school district. If not, you should contact the regional Special Education Training and Resources Center (SETRC) near you. SETRCs are usually located in the facilities of your local Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). Check with your local BOCES.

  1. How can I obtain access to the decisions of the State Review Officer?

All of the decisions may be accessed at this Website by following the directions which are given. Copies of the decision are mailed periodically to law school libraries, advocacy groups, and SETRCs.

06/26/2006