§ 300.328 Alternative means of meeting participation.

Plain English summary

This section allows parents of children with disabilities and public agencies to mutually agree to use alternative means of participation, such as video conferences and conference calls, when conducting IEP Team meetings, placement meetings, and certain administrative matters under section 615 of the Act. The provision applies to scheduling, exchange of witness lists, and status conferences. Both parties must agree to the alternative format.

Key requirements

• the parent of a child with a disability and a public agency may agree to use alternative means of meeting participation
• alternative means include video conferences and conference calls
• applies when conducting IEP Team meetings and placement meetings pursuant to this subpart and subpart E
• applies when carrying out administrative matters under section 615 of the Act such as scheduling, exchange of witness lists, and status conferences
• agreement between the parent and public agency is required to use alternative means

Affected parties

• parents of children with disabilities
• public agencies
• IEP Team members
• local educational agencies (LEAs)

Official source

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/part-300/section-300.328