OAR 581-021-0320: Minimum Requirements for the Conduct of a Hearing

The hearing required by OAR 581-021-0310 must meet at a minimum the following requirements: (1) The educational agency or institution shall hold the hearing within a reasonable time after it has received the request for the hearing from the parent or eligible student. (2) The educational agency or institution shall give the parent or eligible student notice of the date, time, and place, reasonably in advance of the hearing. (3) The hearing may be conducted by any individual, including an official of the educational agency or institution, who does not have a direct interest in the outcome of the hearing. (4) The educational agency or institution shall give the parent or eligible student a full and fair opportunity to present evidence relevant to the issues raised under OAR 581-021-0310. The parent or eligible student may, at their own expense, be assisted or represented by one or more individuals of his or her own choice, including an attorney. (5) The educational agency or institution shall make its decision in writing within a reasonable period of time after the hearing. (6) The decision must be based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing, and must include a summary of the evidence and the reasons for the decision.