Can States Require Complainants to Use the States’ Model Forms for Filing State and Due Process Complaints?
Question: Can state education agencies (SEA) require complainants to use the SEA’s model forms for filing state and due process complaints?
Question:
Can state education agencies (SEA) require complainants to use the SEA’s model forms for filing state and due process complaints?
Answer:
No. SEAs are required to develop model forms to guide complainants on filing state and due process complaints. However, states can’t impose requirements that complainants use the model forms.