34 CFR § 101.102 - Decisions following hearing.

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title: "34 CFR § 101.102 - Decisions following hearing."
title_number: 34
title_name: "Education"
section_number: "101.102"
section_name: "Decisions following hearing."
chapter_name: "OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION"
part_number: "101"
part_name: "PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR HEARINGS UNDER PART 100 OF THIS TITLE"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "5 U.S.C. 301."
regulatory_source: "45 FR 30931, May 9, 1980, unless otherwise noted."
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# 101.102 Decisions following hearing.

When the time for submission of posthearing briefs has expired, the presiding officer shall certify the entire record, including his recommended findings and proposed decision, to the responsible Department official; or if so authorized he shall make an initial decision. A copy of the recommended findings and proposed decision, or of the initial decision, shall be served upon all parties, and amici, if any.