Due Process

[Guest guest]

I just spent some time watching bits and pieces of the June 23, 2008,

testimony before the Committee on Public School Accountability.

I found it ironic that Nona s expressed concern about the cost

of due process hearings and placed the blame on the fact that hearing

officers are paid on an hourly basis; therefore, there is no incentive

for them to hurry along. Nona suggested a flat rate for hearing

officers as a cost-saving measure.

What about school districts being required to pay a flat rate to law

firms representing them in due process matters?

Marvin