Hearing; party; rights; enumerated.

Any party at a hearing conducted under sections 79-1163 and 79-1164 shall have the right to: (1) Be accompanied and advised by counsel and by individuals with special knowledge or training with respect to the problems of children with disabilities; (2) Present evidence and confront, cross-examine, and compel the attendance of witnesses; (3) Prohibit the introduction of any evidence at the hearing that has not been disclosed to that party at least five days before the hearing; (4) Obtain a written or electronic verbatim record of the hearing; and (5) Obtain written findings of fact and decisions. The hearing officer may also produce evidence on the officer's own motion.