Special Education Law
To be an effective advocate for your child in the classroom, having knowledge of the regulations, policies, and laws that support your child’s right to a free and appropriate education is critical.
Below, you will find resources created to help you better understand Special Education Law, as well as links to additional resources.

Families Together Resources on
Special Education Law
Additional Resources
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Kansas Resources
- Parents Rights in Special Education
- Kansas Special Education Process Handbook
- Notice of Meeting and Prior Written Notice Sample Forms
- Revocation of Consent – Particular Services
- Revocation of Consent – All Services
- Regular Education Preschool Teacher at the IEP/IFSP Meeting
- Special Education Notices and Forms
Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Resources for Families & Educators
Other Resources
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Dispute Resolution
- Dispute Resolution – Mediation, Formal Complaint and Due Process
- Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE)
- Working Together Series
Children in Foster Care
- Diploma for Students in Custody of KDOC and DCF (SB23) Fact Sheet (KSDE)
- Students with Disabilities in Foster Care Fact Sheet (KSDE)
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