SPECIAL EDUCATION

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If your child is in need of more assistance in their current school setting, we are here to help.

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DUE PROCESS COMPLAINTS

The legal process under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) used to resolve disputes with your school district about your child's special education needs.

CALIFORNIA COMPLIANCE AND MURPHY COMPLAINTS

Formal requests for the California Department of Education (CDE) to investigate accusations of non-compliance with state or federal special education laws.

OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS

An OCR Complaint can be filed when your student is being discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, disability or age.

GOOD TO KNOW

DUE PROCESS

You have the right to an impartial hearing officer and to present evidence at the Due Process Hearing

The statutory period for a Due Process Complaint is 2 years

You may be able to extend this statutory period for good cause

If you are unsuccessful at a Due Process Hearing, you have the right to an appeal

Compliance Complaint

CDE Complaints require a signed written complaint. Your attorney should review your child's education records before drafting complaint

CDE Complaints must be filed within one year of the alleged violation

Investigations are usually completed within 60 days

You have the right to request an appeal from the CDE within 35 days from the decision if you feel the investigator was mistaken in his/her decision.

OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAIN

The Office of Civil Rights enforces several Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance from the Dept of Education.

These complaints must be filed be filed within 180 days of the act of discrimination at issue, but you may be able to waive this period for just cause

If you decide to utilize the grievance policy prior to contacting OCR, you have 60 days to present your claim to OCR.