To help families navigate these processes, this tool is intended to introduce students and families to their rights in common scenarios, promote educational equity for students with disabilities, describe potential recourse or remedies for educational discrimination, and provide resources to enhance equity within schools. Families' rights and options under the law are extensive, so this tool highlights some common concerns for students or families about students' disability or civil rights throughout the process of qualifying for and receiving special education services. In all cases, open communication, such as requesting a meeting, can be helpful. Where the alternatives described do not lead to satisfactory outcomes, parents may also consider: (1) requesting a meeting to discuss parent's concerns; (2) requesting a mediation meeting with a third party; (3) filing a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights within 180 days of the incident. (4) writing a complaint letter to the state education agency within one year of the incident; and (5) requesting a due process hearing within two years. If parents disagree with the due process decision, they can file a civil lawsuit within 90 days of that decision.