D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A3047
The parent of a child with a disability or the public agency may request mediation by a qualified and impartial mediator when there is a dispute about any matter related to the identification, evaluation, eligibility, educational placement, or provision of FAPE to the child.
The request for mediation shall be voluntary on the part of the parties.
The request for mediation shall be made in writing to the SEA.
The request for mediation may not be used to deny or delay the parent's right to due process in accordance with 20 U.S.C § 1415(f) and this chapter.
A mediation session shall be scheduled in a timely manner and shall be held in a location that is convenient to the parties of the dispute.
Mediation shall be conducted by a qualified and impartial mediator who is trained in effective mediation techniques and special education law.
Discussions that occur during mediation shall be confidential and may not be used as evidence in any concurrent or subsequent due process hearing or civil proceeding.
The parties may be required to sign a confidentiality pledge before the commencement of the mediation.
An agreement reached by the parties through mediation shall be documented in a written mediation agreement, which shall include the following:
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A3047