Special Education Legal Services

"The Tennessee Department of Education, Division of Special Education (TSE/DSE), office of legal services is responsible for providing information and guidance to school districts and parents regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Due Process Hearings

• Low Cost Legal Assistance in Tennessee || pdf
• Due Process Final Orders
• Administrative Investigation Findings

Letters and Manuals	Application Form
	PDF
Administrative Complaint Manual
Administrative Complaint Manual (In Spanish)
Educational Surrogate Training Manual
Educational Surrogate Training Manual
Interagency Agreement
Procedural Safeguards
Procedural Safeguards (In Spanish)
Section 504 Manual
Retention of Educational Records of Disabled Students 3-14-08
Withholding Educational Records and/or Grades for Debt 3-14-08
Educational Placements by Juvenile Courts Memo 3-4-08
Prior Written Notice Memo 2-19-08
Prior Written Notice Form 08/08
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):  State Board Rules for Special Education Programs, February 2008
Tennessee Department of Education Interpretation of the State Board of Education Policy on Special Education Class Size
Fee for Service Consent for Disclosure of Information

Legal Services Forms

Form Name	Application Form  (pdf format)
Administrative Complaint Form
Administrative Complaint Form (In Spanish)
Mediation Request
Mediation Request (In Spanish)
Due Process Hearing Request Form
Due Process Hearing Request Form (In Spanish)
Surrogate Parent Appointment Form # 11
Surrogate Parent Appointment Form #11 (In Spanish)

Special Education: TN Rules & Regulations

• Programs & Services - PartB- 0520-1-9
• Early Intervention Service - PartC- 0520-1-10