Lea And Public Charter School Requirements

(1) Each LEA or public charter school shall: (a) Ensure compliance with T.C.A. § 49-6-1019(a) by investigating suspected violations and complaints alleging violations of T.C.A. § 49-6-1019(a) in accordance with these Rules; (b) Post the complaint form provided by the Department for filing a complaint alleging violations of T.C.A. § 49-6-1019 on the LEA or public charter school’s website; (c) Prohibit retaliation for filing a complaint, filing an appeal, or participating in an investigation at the local or Departmental level; (d) Obtain written consent from a parent prior to the participation of a minor student in the investigative process, including consent to be interviewed; (e) Provide instructions on how to file an appeal of the LEA or public charter school’s determination with the Department in any written determination to an eligible complainant; (f) Provide annual notice of T.C.A. § 49-6-1019(a) and these Rules to staff, students, and parents; (g) Maintain for five (5) years and make available for inspection by the Department, records of: 1. The number of complaints filed; 2. The number of complaints closed; 3. The number of complaints pending; 4. The number of complaints substantiated; and PROHIBITED CONCEPTS IN INSTRUCTION CHAPTER 0520-12-04 5. The number of complaints not substantiated.