[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 25, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2005]
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[CITE: 25CFR43.12]

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                            TITLE 25--INDIANS
 
     CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 43_MAINTENANCE AND CONTROL OF STUDENT RECORDS IN BUREAU SCHOOLS
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Sec. 43.12  Right to a hearing.

    Upon the request of the educational institution, the parent, or 
eligible student, a hearing shall be conducted under the procedures 
adopted and published by the institution. Such procedures shall include 
at least the following elements:
    (a) The hearing shall be conducted and decided within a reasonable 
period of time following the request for the hearing.
    (b) The hearing shall be informal and a verbatim record of 
proceedings will not be required. Interpreters will be utilized when 
necessary.
    (c) The hearing shall be conducted by an institutional official or 
other party who does not have a direct interest in the outcome of the 
hearing.
    (d) The parents or eligible student shall be given a full and fair 
opportunity to present evidence relevant to the issues raised under 
Sec. 43.10.
    (e) Within a reasonable period of time after the hearing ends, the 
hearing official shall make his recommendation in writing to the head of 
the educational institution. Within 20 days after receipt of the 
recommendation, the head of the institution shall issue his decision in 
writing to the parent or eligible student.