Procedural Safeguards

Requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 2004
(IDEA 2004) and State law

As a parent, you are an important member of your child’s multidisciplinary team. A multidisciplinary team makes decisions about evaluations and eligibility. Another multidisciplinary team, called the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Committee, develops recommendations for special education services for your child. Your participation in the multidisciplinary team meeting discussions and decision-making processes about  your child's special services needs plays a vital part in your child's achievement. 

The following information relates to procedural safeguards explaining your rights under Federal and Mississippi law. These rights are provided in order to ensure parental involvement in the special services programs.

Procedural Safeguards: Your Family’s Special Education Rights(Revised December 17, 2013)

Any questions regarding the document can be directed to:

Ms. Delicia Carter, Ed.S.

Phone: 601-684-4661 ext. 1120

Fax: 601-249-4730

Email: [email protected]