Complaint Procedures

3. Filing a complaint

The complaint, including any attachments, must be mailed, hand-delivered, or delivered by other secure method to the IDEA State Complaints: IDEA Part B State Complaints Officer Colorado Department of Education Exceptional Student Leadership Unit, Dispute Resolution Office 1560 Broadway, Suite 1175 Denver, Colorado 80202

Additionally, as noted in paragraph 2.07(2)(h) above, a complete copy of the complaint, including any attachments, must also be mailed, hand-delivered, or delivered by other secure method to the public education agency (i.e., a school district, BOCES or the Charter School Institute) serving the child. 2.07(4) Complaints involving children with disabilities.

If the State Complaints Officer determines that the complaint alleges a violation of the IDEA or its implementing regulations in 34 CFR Part 300, then the complaint shall be processed through CDE’s IDEA dispute resolution process. In these cases, the State Complaints Officer shall also have the authority to investigate and process a complaint alleging improper use of seclusion and restraints in accordance with the timelines and procedures outlined in these rules.