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Your child's school said no.
Here's your letter.

Generate a professional IEP dispute letter in 3 minutes — customized by state, violation type, and your child's situation. Schools take these seriously.

34 CFR
Federal law cited
60 days
To appeal a denial
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Which state are you in?

Special education law has both federal protections (IDEA) and state-specific rules. Your letter will cite both.

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What did the school do — or fail to do?

Select the situation that best matches what happened.

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Tell me about your child

This personalizes the letter. Only used to generate your letter — nothing is stored.

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School and district information

The letter will be addressed to the Special Education Director of your district.

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Your information

This will appear in the letter signature and return address.

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What specifically happened?

Briefly describe the situation in your own words. The letter will incorporate this into the legal language.

Be specific — include dates, names, and what was said or written if possible.
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Your IEP dispute letter is ready

This letter cites applicable IDEA federal law. Copy it, customize if needed, and send via certified mail — keep a copy for your records.

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After you send this letter

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Send via certified mail Always send IEP dispute letters via USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt. This creates a legal record that the school received it.

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Keep copies of everything Save the letter, the certified mail receipt, and any response from the school in a dedicated folder.

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The school has 10 days to respond Under IDEA, the district must provide a Prior Written Notice (PWN) explaining their decision. If they don't respond, that itself is a violation.

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If they still say no — you can escalate You can request mediation, file a State Complaint, or request a Due Process Hearing. All are free and you don't need an attorney.

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Find your Parent Training Center (free) Every state has a federally funded Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center that provides free advocacy support. Find yours at parentcenterhub.org

Important: This letter generator provides a template based on federal IDEA law and general legal principles. It is not legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For complex disputes or due process hearings, consider consulting a special education attorney or your state's Parent Training and Information Center (free resource). Always verify the school's response deadlines with your state's education department.

Know your rights under IDEA

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IDEA protects your child

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act guarantees every child with a disability the right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

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You must disagree in writing

Verbal disagreements don't count. Written letters create a legal record and trigger the school's obligation to respond with a Prior Written Notice (PWN).

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60-day appeal window

Most states require you to file a due process complaint within 2 years of the violation. Don't wait — document everything and dispute early.

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Free advocacy resources

Every state has a federally funded Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center. They provide free advocacy support, IEP meeting assistance, and legal guidance.