Brief Explanation:

UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURE NOTICE

Any individual or organization may file a complaint with the district if they believe a federal or state law or regulation has been violated in the following programs:

• Adult Education

• Child Nutrition

• Child Care and Development Programs

• Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs

• Migrant Education

• Section 504

• Special Education

• Unlawful Discrimination (students or staff)

• Vocational Education

The procedure governing complaints is available from the individual program coordinator. Complaints should be filed with the Office of General Counsel. The complaint will be investigated by a program coordinator and responded to within 60 days. State regulations provide for state review and appeal of a district decision. The state may directly intervene in the complaint under certain circumstances. The complainant may appeal a decision to the State Superintendent of Schools. Under certain circumstances, the state may withhold funds from the school district. In addition, federal and state law may offer civil law remedies including, but not limited to, injunctions, restraining orders and other remedies. Local legal assistance centers may provide assistance.