HB 526 -- Parents' Bill of Rights

Sponsor:  Grisamore

This bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education to develop and produce a publication by January 1,
2010, called "The Parents' Bill of Rights" for parents of
students who have an individualized education plan (IEP).  The
publication must contain clear and concise descriptions of the
parents' rights to attend meetings, to have an advocate present
at meetings, to receive a copy of the student's evaluation, and
to request an independent evaluation at public expense if
desired, among other rights.  The bill specifies permitted
services, assistance, and therapies to which a student is
entitled.  The parents of a student with an IEP must be given a
copy of the publication at least 10 days before an IEP meeting
and must indicate at the meeting whether they have received it.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:25 am