Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Special Education Programs and Services
Part 8 - STATE COMPLAINTS
Section R. 340.1855 - Failure to comply with corrective action in a timely manner; sanctions
Current through Vol. 24-04, March 15, 2024
Rule 155 (1) If a public agency fails to correct known violations of law in a timely manner, or fails to cooperate with the department or the intermediate school district during the conduct of its investigation, or presents known falsification of fact, or continues repetition of similar violations, the department shall do 1 or more of the following:
(a) If the public agency in violation is a local school district or a public school academy, then the department shall direct the intermediate school district to provide complying programs and services pursuant to section 1702 of 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1702.
(b) If the public agency in violation is an intermediate school district, the department may withdraw the authority of the intermediate school district to operate a program that is in noncompliance and simultaneously require the public agency of residence to place the affected student or students in an appropriate program.
(c) Withhold federal funds under part B of the individuals with disabilities education act, 20 U.S.C. chapter 33, § 1400, et seq.
(d) Apply other penalties under 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1.
(e) Withhold state funds under 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1601, or any other governing statute.
(f) Withhold, withdraw, or suspend such endorsements, approvals, credentials, grants, or authorizations pertaining to special education personnel or projects that the department, or its designee, had authority to grant as authorized by, and in accordance with, the procedures required by law.
(g) Seek enforcement of the corrective action in a court of appropriate jurisdiction.
