§ 300.180 Hearing official or panel.

Plain English summary

This section governs the appointment of hearing officials when an SEA requests a hearing. The Secretary designates one or more impartial individuals, not connected with program administration, to conduct the hearing, with one designated as Chief Hearing Official if a panel is formed.

Key requirements

• If the SEA requests a hearing, the Secretary designates one or more individuals, either from the Department or elsewhere, not responsible for or connected with the administration of this program, to conduct a hearing.
• If more than one individual is designated, the Secretary designates one of those individuals as the Chief Hearing Official of the Hearing Panel.
• If one individual is designated, that individual is the Hearing Official.

Affected parties

• Secretary of Education
• State Educational Agencies (SEAs)
• Hearing Officials
• Hearing Panels

Official source

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/part-300/section-300.180