LAC 28:XLIII.1152. Formal Written Complaints Filing and Content Requirements

A. An organization or individual, including those from another state, may file a signed written complaint under the procedures described in §§1151 through 1153. B. The complaint shall include: 1. a statement that a public agency has violated a requirement of these regulations; 2. the facts on which the statement is based; 3. the signature and contact information for the complainant; and 4. if alleging violations with respect to a specific student: a. the name and address of the residence of the student; b. the name of the school the student is attending; c. in the case of a homeless child or youth (within the meaning of Section 725(2) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a(2)), available contact information for the student, and the name of the school the student is attending; i. a description of the nature of the problem of the student, including facts relating to the problem; and ii. a proposed resolution of the problem to the extent known and available to the party at the time the complaint is filed. C. The complaint shall allege a violation that occurred not more than one year prior to the date that the complaint is received in accordance with §§1151 through 1153. D. The party filing the complaint shall forward a copy of the complaint to the LEA or public agency serving the student, at the same time the party files the complaint with the LDE.