Parent Rights

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You have rights!

In order for a parent to make an informed decision, he/she desires to have the right information to make the right choices for their child or family. This is essential when building and maintaining relationships with families. Parents also deserve the opportunity to exercise their rights when faced with irresolvable issues or concerns related to their children.

EPICS supports families to understand their rights under the law (IDEA) and alike. Here you will find information as it relates to Parent Rights (Procedural Safeguards) for both Early Intervention (Part C) and Special Education (Part B)

Early Intervention (Part C)

NMFIT Family Rights Handbook

The right to have your child evaluated
The right to a plan for services within 45 days of referral
The opportunity to receive evaluation, assessment, IFSP development, service coordination, and procedural safeguards at no cost.
The right to refuse evaluations, assessments, and services
The right to Participate
The right to receive written prior notice
The opportunity to receive each early intervention service in natural environments to the extent appropriate to meet your child’s developmental needs
The right to maintenance of the confidentiality of personally identifiable information
The right to review and, if appropriate, correct records
The right to request mediation and/or impartial due process procedures to resolve parent/provider disagreements; and
The opportunity to file a complaint