HAR §8-61-8
HAR §8-61-8. Alternative dispute resolution
Cite as Haw. Code R. § 8-61-8
The department and students
with a disability and their parents are encouraged to seek resolution
of disputes under this chapter through alternative dispute
resolution, including mediation.
Alternative dispute resolution is
intended to be an informal process conducted in a non-adversarial
atmosphere to resolve issues relating to the identification,
evaluation, or educational placement of a student with a disability
or the provision of a free appropriate public education to the
student. [Eff 8/20/09] (Auth:
HRS §302A-1112) (Imp:
HRS §302A-1112;
29 U.S.C. §794; 34 C.F.R. §104.36)