Procedural safeguards include which of the following?

• A. Annual budget planning for the school
• B. Eligibility criteria for private schools
• C. Rights protecting parents and students in IDEA; examples: prior written notice and parental consent
• D. Graduation requirements for all students

Answer: (C)

Procedural safeguards are the rights and protections built into IDEA to ensure families and students understand and participate in the special education process. They cover items like prior written notice, parental consent, access to records, and processes for disagreements (such as mediation or due process). The option that mentions rights protecting parents and students in IDEA, with examples like prior written notice and parental consent, best illustrates these safeguards. The other choices involve budgeting, private school eligibility, or general graduation requirements, which are not protections tied to the special education process.