Coronavirus Update

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update:

With the ongoing concerns pertaining to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), please be sure you are following the Center for Disease Control’s recommendations to keep yourself and your family healthy, which can also be found here:  

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

 

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

FAQs

What is the Office of Administrative Hearings, Special Education Division doing about the Coronavirus concerns?

OAH is coordinating with other governmental agencies to ensure we have the most current information and recommendations available. All OAH employees are encouraged to follow the CDC's recommendations to stay healthy.

What if I am sick or a witness is sick and we have a hearing scheduled?

As with any illness, parties may file a Request for Continuance asking that the hearing be rescheduled. Continuance requests must be based on good cause, must state all of the reasons a continuance is necessary, and must provide proposed new hearing dates. Please be sure to send a copy of the request to the other party, as well. For more information on how to submit a Request for Continuance see https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OAH/Case-Types/Special-Education/Self-Help/Motions#@ViewBag.JumpTo.