Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services (ADE/ESS)
Arizona's special education office: parent rights, dispute resolution, and guidance for schools and families.
VISIT RESOURCE ↗RESOURCES
Resources for Families & Schools
Official sources on Independent Educational Evaluations, special education rights, and student privacy.
IDEA Regulations, 34 C.F.R. § 300.502 (Independent Educational Evaluation)
The federal regulation establishing a parent's right to request an IEE at public expense.
VISIT RESOURCE ↗U.S. Department of Education, IDEA & Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
Federal special education law, policy letters, and guidance under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
VISIT RESOURCE ↗FERPA, Student Privacy (U.S. Department of Education)
How the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act protects student education records.
VISIT RESOURCE ↗Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Section 504 & ADA
Federal civil-rights protections for students with disabilities, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
VISIT RESOURCE ↗Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2)
The accessibility standard our website is designed to support at Level AA.
VISIT RESOURCE ↗These links are provided for general information and lead to official government and standards organizations. They are not legal advice. For questions about your child's specific situation, contact your school's special education department or ADE Exceptional Student Services.