# 34 C.F.R. § 86.408 (2026): What are the procedures for conducting a pre-hearing conference?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P86_S86_408

## Section

- **Citation:** 34 C.F.R. § 86.408 (2026)
- **Heading:** What are the procedures for conducting a pre-hearing conference?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 34 CFR: Education / Part 86: DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION / Subpart E: Appeal Procedures / § 86.408: § 86.408   What are the procedures for conducting a pre-hearing conference?

## Text

(a)(1) A pre-hearing conference may be convened by the ALJ if the ALJ thinks that such a conference would be useful, or if requested by—
(i) The designated Department official; or
(ii) The IHE.
(2) The purpose of a pre-hearing conference is to allow the parties to settle, narrow, or clarify the dispute.
(b) A pre-hearing conference may consist of—
(1) A conference telephone call;
(2) An informal meeting; or
(3) The submission and exchange of written material.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1145g)
[55 FR 33581, Aug. 16, 1990, as amended at 61 FR 66225, Dec. 17, 1996]

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