LAC 28:XLIII.152. 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 §§151 through 153. B. The complaint shall include: 1. a statement that a public agency has violated a requirement of Part B of the IDEA or these regulations, regardless of whether the violation resulted in a loss of FAPE; 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; 5. a description of the nature of the problem of the student, including facts relating to the problem; and 6. 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 two years prior to the date that the complaint is received in accordance with §151 - 153. 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.