What Is the Process in Michigan for Filing a Special Education Formal Complaint?

In February 2003, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services (OSE/EIS) released revised procedures for filing complaints regarding special education. This FOCUS on Results document answers frequently asked questions about filing special education complaints and gives some background for the revisions in the complaint procedures.

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The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), the Michigan State Board of Education (SBE), or the U.S. Department of Education (USED), and no endorsement is inferred. These documents are in the public domain and may be copied for further distribution when proper credit is given. For more information or inquiries about this project, contact the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education, P.O. Box 30008, Lansing, MI 48909, (517) 373-0923.

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