(a) A parent, district or state agency may initiate a hearing concerning any right or entitlement conferred by this chapter.
(b) A hearing is initiated by submission of a written request to the Secretary of Education.
(c) The Secretary of Education, upon receipt of a request for hearing, shall appoint a hearing panel whose membership shall meet the requirements of § 3137 of this title.
(d) The district or state agency shall inform the parent of any free or low-cost legal and other relevant services available in the area whenever:
(1) The parent requests the information; or
(2) A hearing is initiated pursuant to this section.