HAR §8-101-10. Complaints

(a) A complainant shall discuss a complaint with the school principal prior to filing a formal complaint. (b) A formal complaint of a violation of this chapter shall be submitted and processed in the following manner: (1) A complainant shall state the complaint in writing, sign the complaint, and submit supportive evidence; (2) The complaint shall be filed with the director of the department’s school improvement and community leadership branch, division of learner, teacher, and school support; and (3) After investigating the complaint, a written decision and reasons shall be provided to the complainant by the director of the school improvement and community leadership branch. [Eff 12/7/87, am and comp 3/5/01] (Auth: HRS §§302A-1112, 302A-427) (Imp: HRS §302A-1112)