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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 2-10.2. Educational surrogate parent.
(a) Upon issuing an order under Section 2-10 of this Act, whenever a special education services or early intervention services surrogate parent is appointed for a minor under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the court may appoint one or both parents or the minor's legal guardian who is a respondent as the educational surrogate parent or early intervention program surrogate parent for the minor if:
(1) the parent or legal guardian respondent requests the appointment; and
(2) the court finds that the best interests of the minor are consistent with the appointment.
(b) The court may appoint a person other than a parent or legal guardian respondent as educational surrogate parent or early intervention program surrogate parent of the minor if:
(1) the person is not a party to the abuse, neglect, or dependency of the minor;
(2) the person is familiar with the needs of the minor;
(3) a parent or guardian does not request appointment, is unavailable, or the court denies the request for appointment by a parent or guardian respondent; and
(4) the court finds that the best interests of the minor are consistent with the appointment.
(c) An educational surrogate parent or early intervention program surrogate parent shall meet the requirements of applicable federal laws and rules governing educational surrogate parents or early intervention program surrogate parents. The court may rescind its appointment of an educational surrogate parent or early intervention program surrogate parent at any time if it determines that rescinding the appointment is consistent with the best interests of the minor. If the court does not appoint a parent, guardian respondent, or other person as educational surrogate parent or early intervention program surrogate parent, or if the court rescinds an appointment, the selection of an educational surrogate parent or early intervention program surrogate parent shall be made under applicable federal and State laws and rules.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 705. Courts § 405/2-10.2. Educational surrogate parent - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-705-courts/il-st-sect-705-405-2-10-2/
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