Information About Special Education Complaints
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Where to start
If you believe your child's special education services are not being provided correctly, one place to start is your school district's local grievance process. This process allows the district to look into and address concerns locally. Most districts share their grievance steps on their website and in their handbook.
To raise the concern locally, follow your school district or charter's local grievance process. Most districts share their grievance steps on their website and in student handbooks.
- Timelines are generally 30 days to file a formal grievance, or up to 90 days if you first tried to resolve the issue informally.
- Districts of Innovation (DOIs) and open-enrollment charter school timelines are generally 10 to 15 days of when you first become aware of the issue.
TEA's Special Education State Complaint process is another option available to you. The webpage explains how to file a complaint, what forms are required, and what to expect.
If you need help, we are here
If you have questions about the Special Education Complaint process:
- Email: spedcomplaints@tea.texas.gov
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