Current through December 27, 2024
Section 10-4b-3 - Complaint(a)When complaints may be brought.(1) A resident of a local or regional school district, or parent or guardian of a student enrolled in the public schools of such school district who has been unable to resolve a complaint with the board of education may file a written complaint with the Commissioner alleging the failure or inability of such board of education to implement the educational interests of the state.(2) The Board may initiate a substantial complaint. Such complaint shall be subject to all the provisions of these regulations except Section 10-4b-5 concerning preliminary action by the Commissioner.(b)Consolidation of complaints. Complaints involving related questions of law or fact may be consolidated at the direction of the Commissioner.(c)Contents of the complaint. The complaint shall be in writing and signed by or on behalf of the complainant. A form shall be made available by the Commissioner for such complaint. The complaint shall contain the following information: (1) Information indicating that the complainant is an eligible person;(2) A description of prior good faith efforts to resolve the complaint with the board of education, which shall include information that shows that the board of education has taken final action adverse to the complaint or has refused or failed to take any final action relating to the complaint within a reasonable period of time;(3) The exact nature of the allegations, including, but not limited to, reference to the provisions, of Section 10-4a of the General Statutes as amended by Section 10 of P.A. 79-128 which relate to each such allegation, and to other specific statutory provisions where the complainant alleges that a board of education has failed to comply with Subdivision (3) of Section 10-4a of the General Statutes as amended;(4) A clear and concise description of the facts which support each allegation; and(5) Other materials or documents containing information which support or clarify the allegations.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 10-4b-3