By Jeffrey L. Forte, Esq. | Special Education Attorney & Advocate

The Connecticut State Department of Education recently issued a notice to all Connecticut school district superintendents and directors of special education regarding the availability of mediation services for parents and guardians of children requiring special education. ​

The notice is in response to Public Act No. ​ 23-137, which requires the distribution of a notice of mediation services at all planning and placement team (PPT) meetings. ​ The notice must be read aloud and provided in the most commonly spoken languages in the state. ​ The document includes a link to a plain language resource explaining the mediation process. ​ All districts are required to read aloud and distribute this notice at PPT meetings.

To access the full notice of mediation services, click here.