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The Macomb Intermediate School District's Department of Special Education Management Services is responsible for investigating
complaints of non-compliance with the law.
A "complaint" means a specific written and signed
allegation by an agency, a private individual, or an organization,
that there is an uncorrected violation, misinterpretation, or
misapplication of any of the provisions of Special Education Rules.
Legislation that applies to complaints:
Act No. 451 of Public Acts of 1976, as amended, of
the Michigan Compiled Laws, as it pertains to special
education programs and services.
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education
Improvement Act (IDEA)
of 2004, and the regulations implementing the Act.
The State Board of Education’s
Special Education Plan or the Macomb Intermediate School
District's
Special Education Mandatory Plan.
- An Individualized Education
Planning Team report, hearing officer decision,
or court decision regarding special education
programs or services.
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- Any person may file a formal
complaint, which will result in an investigation of the allegations by the Macomb Intermediate School District.
- Complaints against local school
districts and/or the Macomb Intermediate School District may
be directed to the Special Education Department of the
Macomb Intermediate School District.
- The investigation shall be
completed by the Macomb Intermediate School District within
twenty-one (21) calendar days of receipt of the complaint.
- All complaints will be
investigated in accordance with Part 8 of the Revised
Administrative Rules for Special Education.
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To review the current mandated rules and procedures
governing the complaint process, click
here:
For Further Information, Contact:
Thomas Koepke, PhD
Director of Special Education Management Services
586 228-3454
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