representatives of the Secretaries of the Military Departments, the ASD(MRA&L), the Assistant
Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs), the General Counsel of the Department of Defense, and
DoDDS.
b. Through the Committee, monitor the provision of related services furnished under
this Instruction, and ensure that related services and DoDDS special education programs are
properly coordinated.
c. Ensure that impartial due process hearings concerning disputes arising under this
Instruction arenprovided in conformity with this Instruction.
5. The National Advisory Panel shall:
a. Consist of members appointed by the Secretary of Defense, or designee.
Membership shall include at least one representative from each of the following groups:
(1) Handicapped persons.
(2) DoDDS special education teachers.
(3) DoDDS regular education teachers.
(4) Parents of handicapped children.
(5) DoDDS headquarters.
(6) DoDDS regional offices.
(7) DoDDS special educational program administrators.
(8) Military Departments and overseas commands, including providers of related
services.
(9) Other appropriate persons.
b. Meet as often as necessary.
c. Perform the following duties:
(1) Review information regarding improvements in services provided to
handicapped students in DoDDS.
(2) Receive and consider the views of various parent, student, and professional
groups, and handicapped individuals.
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