---
kind: "section"
citation: "34 C.F.R. § 86.406"
title: "34"
number: "86.406"
heading: "What must the ALJ do if the parties enter settlement negotiations?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/34/86.406"
---

# §86.406. What must the ALJ do if the parties enter settlement negotiations?

- (a) If the parties to a case file a joint motion requesting a stay of the proceedings for settlement negotiations or for the parties to obtain approval of a settlement agreement, the ALJ grants the stay.
- (b) **The following are not admissible in any proceeding under this part—**
  - (1) **Evidence of conduct during settlement negotiations.**
  - (2) **Statements made during settlement negotiations.**
  - (3) **Terms of settlement offers.**
- (c) The parties may not disclose the contents of settlement negotiations to the ALJ. If the parties enter into a settlement agreement and file a joint motion to dismiss the case, the ALJ grants the motion.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1145g, unless otherwise noted.

### Source

Source: 55 FR 33581, Aug. 16, 1990, unless otherwise noted.