Children are more likely to succeed when parents and educators work together to develop and achieve educational goals for children with disabilities. Federal and State law provide many opportunities for parents to be involved in the planning and decision making concerning their child’s special education needs.

Copies of the NH Procedural Safeguards Handbook (Parental Rights) is given to parents at the time of referral and on an annual basis. Complete copies of the NH Procedural Safeguards can be found on the New Hampshire Department of Education's website here: www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/division-of-learner-support/bureau-of-student-support/special-education/laws-rules-policies

The NH Procedural Safeguards Handbook has been translated into a number of languages and is also available in an audio format.