The Arizona Department of Education’s Exceptional Student Services (ADE/ESS) is seeking input from parents and families on proposed updates to the Special Education Dispute Resolution Policies and Procedures.
🗓 Public comment is open now through July 27, 2025.
You can review the proposed documents here:
- State Complaint Procedures
- State Complaint Form (Paper)
- Mediation Guidelines and Procedures
- Due Process Procedures
👨👩👧👦 Join the Public Hearing
ADE/ESS will host a virtual public hearing just for parents and family members:
Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Register to attend
✉️ How to Share Your Comments
We encourage families to send feedback in any of the following ways:
- Submit online via the ADE/ESS Public Comment webpage
- Email comments to: ESSOperations@azed.gov
- Mail handwritten feedback to:
Exceptional Student Services
Arizona Department of Education
1535 W. Jefferson St., Bin #24
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Your voice matters. Thank you for helping shape the future of special education in Arizona.