(a) The department shall, by regulation, establish and implement a voluntary mediation process in conformance with the requirements of federal law, including 34 C.F.R. 300.506. The department shall encourage the use of mediation for settlement of disputes under AS 14.30.180 - 14.30.350.
(b) The department shall
(1) maintain a list of individuals who are qualified mediators knowledgeable in the federal and state statutes and regulations relating to the provision of special education and related services; and
(2) provide for qualification of mediators through a training program that is open to all individuals who meet the criteria set by the department by regulation.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums
Chapter 30. Pupils and Educational Programs for Pupils
Article 5. Education for Children With Disabilities.
Sec. 14.30.186. Coverage; regulations.
Sec. 14.30.191. Educational evaluation and placement.
Sec. 14.30.193. Due process hearing.
Sec. 14.30.231. Advisory panel.
Sec. 14.30.235. Withdrawal of consent.
Sec. 14.30.250. Teacher qualifications.
Sec. 14.30.255. Administrator qualifications.
Sec. 14.30.272. Procedural safeguards.
Sec. 14.30.274. Identification of children with disabilities.
Sec. 14.30.276. Least restrictive environment.
Sec. 14.30.278. Individualized education program; transition services.
Sec. 14.30.285. Transfers of children with disabilities.
Sec. 14.30.305. State support of programs for children hospitalized or confined to their homes.
Sec. 14.30.325. Surrogate parents.
Sec. 14.30.335. Eligibility for federal funds.
Sec. 14.30.340. Provision of special education in a private school, home, or hospital setting.
Sec. 14.30.347. Transportation of children with disabilities.