What Is The Role of OCR In Investigating Complaints Under Section 504?
In order for OCR to obtain jurisdiction to investigate your school district, A complaint must be filed by an individual asserting that the school district has engaged in discrimination. The Individual filing the complaint is not required to file any kind of complaint, appeal or grievance with the school district prior to filing the complaint with the OCR. A complaint is considered complete if it is in writing and signed by the individual filing the complaint. It must contain the name and address of the complainant and generally describe or identify the person or group injured by the alleged discrimination as well as identifying the school district which the complainant asserts has engaged in discriminatory conduct. This complaint also must describe when the discrimination occurred and some factual basis for the individual? s belief that discrimination occurred in sufficient detail to enable OCR to identify the issues raised under the law. Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the
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