When IEP team members disagree on what constitutes an appropriate educational program, a judge or hearing officer may be asked to consider the most compelling legal arguments for a particular program and then make programming decisions.

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When there is a disagreement within an IEP (Individualized Education Program) team regarding what constitutes an appropriate educational program for a student with disabilities, the dispute can be escalated to a legal proceeding. In such cases, a judge or hearing officer may be asked to review the legal arguments presented by both sides and make a decision on the programming, based on the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other relevant laws.

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