This process is used to resolve disagreements between parents and a regional center or local educational agency involving any matter related to Early Start or related to a proposal or refusal to change or initiate the identification, evaluation, assessment, placement, or services.This hearing must be completed within 30 days from receipt of the request by the Office of Administrative Law. The decision is final unless appealed to the superior court of appropriate jurisdiction or civil action is brought by any aggrieved parties.

This process is used to investigate and resolve any alleged violation of federal or state statutes or regulations governing the Early Start program. DDS, and if the complaint involves a local educational agency, the California Department of Education investigates the allegations and issues a written decision to all parties within 60 days of receipt of the complaint. (See California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Sections 52170-52174)