34 CFR 86.408 - What are the procedures for conducting a pre-hearing conference?

Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

Title 34 - Education last revised: Nov 15, 2024

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

(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.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1145g) [55 FR 33581, Aug. 16, 1990, as amended at 61 FR 66225, Dec. 17, 1996]

authority: 20 U.S.C. 1145g,unless

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

cite as: 34 CFR 86.408