Document Citation: 5 CCR 4680

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CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
TITLE 5. EDUCATION
DIVISION 1. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
CHAPTER 5.1. UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
SUBCHAPTER 1. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
ARTICLE 9. WILLIAMS COMPLAINTS

Date:
08/31/2009

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§ 4680. Complaints Regarding Instructional Materials, Teacher Vacancy or Misassignment, and School Facilities

(a) Complaints regarding instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health or safety of pupils or staff, and teacher vacancy or misassignment shall be filed with the principal of the school, or his or her designee, in which the complaint arises. A complaint about problems beyond the authority of the school principal shall be forwarded in a timely manner, but not to exceed 10 working days, to the appropriate school district official for resolution.

(b) Complaints regarding instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health or safety of pupils or staff, and teacher vacancy or misassignment may be filed anonymously. A complainant who identifies himself or herself is entitled to a response if he or she indicates that a response is requested. If a response is requested, the response shall be made to the mailing address of the complainant indicated on the complaint.

(c) The school shall have a complaint form available for such complaints. The complaint form shall identify the place for filing the complaint and include a space to indicate whether a response is requested. However, the complainant need not use a complaint form.

(d) All complaints and responses are public records.