Parental Rights in Special Education

From the New Jersey Department of Education: 

New Jersey Administrative Code for special education (N.J.A.C. 6A:14) and the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004) are laws that ensure children with disabilities receive a free, appropriate education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE). An important part of these laws provides parents with the right to participate in their children’s education.

You and representatives of the LEA are team members who are responsible for developing an appropriate educational program for your child. The PRISE booklet describes the state and federal laws affecting the provision of special education to help you understand your rights in the special education process. With this knowledge, you will be prepared to take an active role in your child’s education.

The PRISE booklet has been developed by the OSE, in an effort to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date information. The document is periodically revised to reflect changes in the law, provide additional information that would be of use to you, and to provide the information in a more clear and concise manner.

• Revised Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE) - Revised 2023
• Spanish – Revised 2023