NC 1503-5.4 Alternative Means of Meeting Participation

Plain English summary

This regulation permits parents of children with disabilities and public agencies to mutually agree to use alternative meeting formats, such as video conferences and conference calls, for IEP Team meetings, placement meetings, and administrative matters under IDEA section 615. The provision applies to scheduling, witness list exchanges, and status conferences. Both parties must agree to the alternative participation method.

Key requirements

• the parent of a child with a disability and a public agency may agree to use alternative means of meeting participation, such as video conferences and conference calls
• alternative means may be used when conducting IEP Team meetings and placement meetings pursuant to this subpart, and subpart E of this part
• alternative means may be used when carrying out administrative matters under section 615 of the IDEA (such as scheduling, exchange of witness lists, and status conferences)

Affected parties

• Parents of children with disabilities
• Public agencies
• IEP Team members
• Students with disabilities

Official source

https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/publications/catalog/ec144-policies-governing-services/open#page=82