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If you have a general education issue about student schedules, curriculum, graduation requirements, personnel matters, staff assignments, school policy matters, facemask requirements, vaccination requirements, gifted programs, before/after school programs, or the promotion/ retention of students, contact the district or charter school’s administration first, even if your child has an IEP or 504 plan.

If you have allegations of discrimination, harassment, and specific issues regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, they are addressed by the United States Department of Education/Office for Civil Rights (OCR). OCR can be reached by phone at 303-844-5695 or by email at [email protected].

To report immoral or unprofessional conduct by educators, contact the State Board of Education Investigative Unit.   

If you are alleging violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B, or special education concerns for students with IEPs, or for students in the process of being evaluated for special education, see the options below.

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