Can a party bring a civil action in the state or federal courts in the event that it is dissatisfied with the decision of an agency hearing officer?

Furthermore, a party may bring a civil action in state or federal court in the event that it is dissatisfied with the decision of an agency hearing officer. 20U.S.C. 1415(i)(2). "The burden of proof in the district court rest[s] with . . . the party challenging the administrative decision." Hood v. Encinitas Union Sch. Dist., 486 F.3d 1099, 1104 (9th Cir. 2007). The court, in considering a request for review of a hearing officer's decision, must base its decision on the preponderance of the evidence, and grant such relief as the court determines is appropriate. 20 U.S.C. 1415(i)(2)(c).