The New Jersey Application For Informal Hearing is a form used to request an informal hearing from the New Jersey Department of Education. It is an administrative process in which the applicant can present a case to the Department of Education and receive a decision without a formal hearing. This process is available for a variety of matters, including appeals from local and state educational agencies, educational placements, special education services, and student discipline. The form must be completed and submitted along with any supporting documentation to the New Jersey Department of Education. There are two types of New Jersey Application For Informal Hearing: the Premiering Conference and the Informal Hearing. The Premiering Conference is a meeting with the Department of Education and the applicant to discuss the case prior to the hearing. The Informal Hearing is a formal hearing in front of a hearing officer, and it is the last step in the process.