f. Scheduling and Location of the Administrative Hearing

The department shall schedule the administrative hearing within thirty days of the date the request is received. One continuance shall be granted to the parent for good cause as determined by the administrative hearing official. Additional continuances may be granted at the discretion of the administrative hearing official. The deadline for issuing a decision shall be extended by the length of the continuance.

If the issue is resolved prior to the administrative hearing, the hearing shall be held unless the parent or his or her representative withdraws the request in writing or through other communication with the administrative hearing official.