Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution: The basis for Procedural Due Process in Special Education

The Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution serves as the basis for Procedural Due Process in Special Education by ensuring that individuals are afforded fundamental fairness in legal and administrative proceedings, including those related to education.

Due Process Clause:

1. 14th Amendment: The Due Process Clause is found in the 14th Amendment, which states that no state shall "deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law."

2. 5th Amendment: The 5th Amendment contains a similar clause that applies to the federal government.