Virginia Administrative Code
Title 8 - EDUCATION
Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chapter 671 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Section 8VAC20-671-160 - Complaint resolution procedures
Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 16, March 25, 2024
A. A complaint may be filed with the department by any individual or organization and shall address an action that occurred not more than one year prior to the date the complaint is received by the department .
B. A complaint must provide a statement of some disagreement with procedures or process regarding any matter relative to this chapter or other applicable regulations.
C. Upon receipt of a complaint, the department shall initiate an investigation to determine whether the school is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in accordance with the following procedures:
D. Parties to the complaint procedures shall have the right to appeal the final decision to the department within 30 calendar days of the issuance of the decision.
E. When the school develops a plan of action to correct the violations, such plan shall include timelines to correct violations not to exceed 30 business days unless circumstances warrant otherwise. The plan of action shall include a description of all proposed changes and shall be subject to approval of the department .
F. If the school does not come into compliance within the period of time set forth in the notification, the department may reduce or revoke the school's license to operate.
Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-321 of the Code of Virginia.