The IDEA public hearing scheduled for Kannapolis that was canceled due to inclement weather has been rescheduled.

The hearing is being held to receive comments regarding proposed amendments to specific sections related to the definition, evaluation and identification of Specific Learning Disabilities of the Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities pursuant to Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA). The hearing will be held Monday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the David H. Murdock Core Laboratory Event Room, 150 Research Campus Dr. in Kannapolis. If using a GPS, search for 201 N. Main Street.

Advanced registration to speak is not required. Staff will not discuss proposed amendments, but will be present to receive comments only. The meeting site is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If auxiliary aids or services are needed, please contact the NCDPI at 919-807-3976 or 919-807-3996 immediately.

The amendments to the North Carolina Policies are available for public review through March 13. The amendments may be reviewed in person at the NCDPI Exceptional Children Division at the address below between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., and on the Internet by visiting http://ec.ncpublicschools.gov.

Interested citizens are invited to comment on the proposed amendments through March 13. In making comments, please give the citation for the section(s) on which you are commenting, (e.g., NC 1504-2.9) and provide comments in the form of statements.  Comments may be submitted via email to ecpolicies2015@dpi.nc.gov or mailed to: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Exceptional Children Division, ATTN: Carol Ann Hudgens or Lynne Loeser, 6356 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6356.