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Any party may make a motion to eliminate some, or all, of the issues in a due process hearing request.  This is called a "Motion to Dismiss."  This section contains a sample of how some judges have ruled on motions to dismiss.

If a request for due process does not include enough information, another party may file a “Notice of Insufficiency.”  “Insufficiency” means “not enough facts or information.”  No response to a Notice of ...

Any party may make a motion to consolidate two or more cases when the cases involve the same parties and facts. “Consolidate” means to combine the cases so that there is only one hearing. This section contains a sample of how some judges ...

A judge may order the parties to provide information as to why OAH should or should not take action to close a case before a hearing.  This section contains a sample of Orders to Show Cause.

If a party does not want the judge that is assigned to the case, there are two ways to get a different judge for the hearing. The first way is called a "Peremptory Challenge." The second way is called a "Challenge for Cause." This section contains a ...

Access sample orders regarding sanctions and shifting costs

The party that filed a Request for Due Process (often called a "complaint") may add more claims or add more facts to the original complaint. If a party wants to include more claims or facts in the complaint, they must send OAH a "Motion to Amend the ...

Access sample orders regarding requests for in-person hearings and objections to videoconference hearings.

After filing a complaint, parents may make a motion to keep their child's educational situation the same until the judge determines something needs to change. This is called a motion for "stay put."  This section contains a sample of how some ...

Link to Special Education informational resources on laws and procedures, mediations, due process hearings, and more. 

Access interactive dashboards and  most recent quarterly data reports for the Special Education division.

Any person may request past Special Education quarterly reports from prior fiscal years.

Parents and school districts can access quick links for resources to help them make a request for mediation only.  Parents and school districts can access quick links for resources to help them make a request for mediation only.

Access a copy of the Special Education Division's Contract for Interpreter or Cart Services

Parties can access links to information to assist them when filing or responding to a request for a due process hearing and mediation case. 

This form is to request access to a DSA Certification Box project folder, to submit required documentation for project certification.

The Facilities Management Division (FMD) currently serves as a resource for building engineering services to 61 State-owned buildings and over 200 full-to-partial services buildings statewide.

The Customer Service Center (CSC) is a 24-hour one-stop-shop for FMD customers statewide.

The Facilities Management Division (FMD) currently provides Building Administration services to 61 State-owned buildings and over 200 full-to-partial services buildings statewide.

The Facilities Management Division (FMD) currently provides Trades services to 61 State-owned buildings and over 200 full-to-partial services buildings statewide.

State agencies are audited by the Office of Audit Services (OAS) to determine whether compliance with requirements contained in delegations or exemptions granted by the Department of General Services (DGS) is met.

State agencies are audited by the Office of Audit Services (OAS) to determine that procurement transactions are being conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions of a department’s purchasing authority delegation agreements with the ...

State agencies that have been granted $150,000 non-IT service contract approval exemption by the Department of General Services (DGS) are required to conduct an audit of their contracting program using DGS’ Audit Guide and submit their final report ...

The FMD Contracts Unit contracts services regarding Public Works, Emergency Services, and Interagency contracts to our tenants and clients.

The Facilities Management Division (FMD) currently provides Custodial services to 61 State-owned buildings and over 200 full-to-partial services buildings statewide.