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Notice of Cessation of Special Education Programs
and Services in Response to Revocation of Parental
Consent
Districts must have parental consent to provide special education programs and
services to eligible students. If a parent revokes consent, the district must provide
the parent with notice that the programs and services will stop.
Complete this notice and provide it to parents who have revoked consent for
services.
Author: Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education
Last updated: 1/6/17
Student Name
Student Birth Date
Student ID
School District
This notice is to inform you that the school district has received your revocation of
consent for special education programs and services for your child. The school
district will take the following action(s):
Your child will no longer be identified as a child with a disability under the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Michigan
Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE);
Your child’s educational placement will be changed to
;
Special education programs and services for your child will end on
(date on which programs and services will end)
.
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Once your revocation is effective, your child will no longer be eligible to receive a
free appropriate public education (FAPE) as defined under the IDEA and will no
longer be entitled to protections received when identified as a child eligible for
special education programs or services. The school district will not be required to
convene an individualized education program (IEP) team meeting or develop an IEP
for your child.
Your child’s records will not be amended to remove references to the receipt of
special education programs and services.
After your revocation is effective, you may subsequently refer your child for special
education programs and services and request an initial evaluation.
Other considerations or additional information:
A copy of the Procedural Safeguards Notice is enclosed with this notice. Until the
date the school district ends programs or services (as specified in this notice), your
child has procedural protections under the IDEA. These protections are explained in
the Procedural Safeguards Notice.
School District Superintendent or Designee Signature
Date
enclosures: Procedural Safeguards Notice
Sources for assistance in understanding Part B of the IDEA