§86.408. What are the procedures for conducting a pre-hearing conference?

34 C.F.R. § 86.408

(a)

(1)

A pre-hearing conference may be convened by the ALJ if the ALJ thinks that such a conference would be useful, or if requested by—

(i)

The designated Department official; or

(ii)

The IHE.

(2)

The purpose of a pre-hearing conference is to allow the parties to settle, narrow, or clarify the dispute.

(b)

A pre-hearing conference may consist of—

(1)

A conference telephone call;

(2)

An informal meeting; or

(3)

The submission and exchange of written material.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

[55 FR 33581, Aug. 16, 1990, as amended at 61 FR 66225, Dec. 17, 1996]

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

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

[55 FR 33581, Aug. 16, 1990, as amended at 61 FR 66225, Dec. 17, 1996]