The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 34 CFR §300.151 through §300.153 require the State Education Agency, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)1, to adopt written procedures for the investigation and resolution of any complaint alleging that a public agency has violated a requirement of the IDEA.
The State Complaint Office (SCO) of the OSSE will investigate and resolve complaints that allege a violation of Part B of IDEA or the District of Columbia’s laws and policies regarding special education. The IDEA, 34 CFR § 303.510 through § 303.512 also require the lead agency for Part C of the IDEA to adopt written procedures for resolving any complaint that alleges a violation of Part C of the IDEA by a public agency or private service provider. The OSSE is the lead agency for Part C in the District of Columbia. This policy and procedures is intended to govern complaints alleging violations of both Part B and Part C of the IDEA, unless indicated otherwise.
As required by IDEA regulations, 34 CFR § 300.151(a)(2) and 34 CFR § 303.510(a)(2), this document will be distributed to parents and other interested individuals, including parent training and information centers, protection and advocacy agencies, independent living centers, and other appropriate entities. The procedures will also be available on the OSSE website. In addition, the SCO will mail or e-mail a copy of these procedures to individuals and organizations upon request.
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The Specialized Education State Complaints is administered by OSSE’s Office of Special Education within the Division of Systems and Supports, K-12.
[Date Posted; Dec. 19, 2022]
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1In compliance with federal law, including but not limited to the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 2000e et seq.), the Age Discrimination Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101), the OSSE administers all state-operated programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color age, military service, disability or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.
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