Minnesota Statutes 125A.44 – Complaint Procedure
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 125A.44
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
- state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
(a) An individual or organization may file a written signed complaint with the commissioner of the state lead agency alleging that one or more requirements of the Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 303, is not being met. The complaint must include:
(1) a statement that the state has violated the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, United States Code, title 20, § 1471 et seq. (Part C, Public Law 108-446) or 34 C.F.R. § 303; and
(2) the facts on which the complaint is based.
(b) The commissioner of the state lead agency shall receive and coordinate with other state agencies the review and resolution of a complaint within 60 calendar days according to the state interagency agreement required under section 125A.48. The development and disposition of corrective action orders for nonschool agencies shall be determined by the State Agency Committee (SAC). Failure to comply with corrective orders may result in fiscal actions or other measures.