Notice of Recommended Assignment. Sets out the district's recommendation for the placement of the child -- that is, it lists the facility and type of class to which the district wishes to assign the child. In addition, the NORA serves as the "due process" notice in that it provides space for the parent to indicate approval or disapproval of the placement and program and explains the parents' rights if they disapprove. By indicating their disapproval, parents begin the due process procedures, the first step of which is a pre-hearing conference.
Notice of Recommended Assignment. A legal contract that lists your child's recommended placement, explains a family's rights to agree or disagree with the placement decisions, and details how to use the due process and appear procedures. This contract is signed by the parent or guardian after a child's IEP, when a child transitions, and when a change in placement is decided upon by the team. Back to Resources for Parents and Professionals