Special Education Rules Are Confusing — Kaz Helps Make Sense of Them

If you’ve ever tried to understand your child’s special education rights, chances are you’ve run into a wall of confusion.

One website says 15 days.

Another says 30.

Someone calls it an IEP.

Someone else says ARD.

You find a guide online — but it doesn’t match what your district told you.

And forget about trying to understand what all those acronyms mean.

Welcome to the wild world of federal vs. state special education law.

Why Is This So Complicated?

The truth is, the foundation of special education in the U.S. comes from federal law — specifically IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. That sets the minimum standard for what schools must do.

But each state can — and often does — create its own additional rules, timelines, and terminology.

That’s why:

- In Texas, you might hear “ARD” instead of “IEP meeting”

- In California, it’s “SELPA” instead of “district”

- In one state, the school has 10 days to respond… in another, it’s 15 or 30

- Some forms are standardized across the state — others vary by district

And as a parent, you’re expected to just figure it out.

That’s Where Kaz Comes In

Kaz is designed to take that messy, state-specific puzzle and make it simple.

It knows that “ARD” means the same thing as an IEP meeting — just with a Texas twist.

It understands that timelines for evaluations or Prior Written Notice differ by state — and it adjusts.

It translates legal terms into plain English (or Spanish!) so you actually understand what’s going on.

Kaz doesn’t just regurgitate law — it puts it in context, based on where you live and what you’re trying to do.

No More Guesswork

With Kaz, you don’t need to Google “How long does my school have to respond in [my state]?”

You don’t have to compare five different websites or rely on outdated PDFs.

Kaz gives you:

- Clear answers based on your state’s rules

- Definitions for confusing terms and acronyms

- Guidance tailored to where you are in the process

And it does it without expecting you to already know the difference between OHI and FIE or what a "manifestation determination" is.

Because Your Time Is Better Spent Helping Your Child

You shouldn’t have to become a legal expert to get help for your child.

Kaz helps you understand your rights, speak up with confidence, and spend more time focusing on what matters most: your kid.

Let Kaz handle the legal language. You handle being the awesome parent you already are.

— Keith