When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 21, 2026.

It was issued by Kentucky Department Of Education. The work is located in Frankfort, Kentucky, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced special education law and IDEA due process professionals. Qualified hearing officers and appeals board members with impartial adjudication experience. Organizations familiar with education agency and parent disability-rights disputes. Demonstrated ability to administer formal hearings and appeals in compliance with IDEA requirements.

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Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Frankfort, Kentucky, United StatesPosted: September 15, 2026Deadline: October 16, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government authority seeks hearing officers and appeals board members to administer impartial IDEA due process hearings and resolve disputes involving education entities and parents of children with disabilities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a Rank I in education or equivalent degree in law, psychology, or counseling
Must be qualified as a Kentucky administrative hearing officer pursuant to KRS 13B
Must have a minimum availability of 24 hours per month
Must submit a written decision writing sample
Must provide a statement of impartiality and no conflict of interest
Must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System
Must provide proof of required insurance prior to award
Must comply with Kentucky Civil Rights Act and KRS 45A

CONTRACT DURATION

18 months

TIMELINE

Release of RFP: September 14th, 2026

Written Questions due by: September 21st, 2026

Anticipated Commonwealth Response to Written Questions: October 2nd, 2026

Proposals Due by: October 16th, 2026

Initial Contract Term: January 1st, 2027 through June 30th, 2028

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 21, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Kentucky Department Of Education

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Frankfort, Kentucky seeks qualified individuals or organizations to provide Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process hearing officer and appeals board member services.

The selected provider will implement and support an impartial due process hearing system to resolve disagreements between education entities responsible for implementing IDEA and parents of children with disabilities, in accordance with IDEA due process hearing requirements. Questions must be submitted by September 21, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 21, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Kentucky Department Of Education. The work is located in Frankfort, Kentucky, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced special education law and IDEA due process professionals
Qualified hearing officers and appeals board members with impartial adjudication experience
Organizations familiar with education agency and parent disability-rights disputes
Demonstrated ability to administer formal hearings and appeals in compliance with IDEA requirements

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