By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995
AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
The appeal must be filed timely, and if it isn't, the parent/student/claimant, must show a good reason the appeal was filed late, which is defined as:
"1. the complainant was unable to submit the appeal within the 60-day timeframe because of illness or other incapacitating circumstances and the appeal was filed within 30 days after the period of illness or incapacitation ended; or
2 unique circumstances generated by agency action have adversely affected the complainant." (per USDOE/OCR)
The decision will be forwarded to the parent/student/claimant in writing after review.
So, if you are piping mad about an OCR ruling against you or your child, appeal of that decision may be an option, but must be pursued timely and with adequate proof.
Best,"1. the complainant was unable to submit the appeal within the 60-day timeframe because of illness or other incapacitating circumstances and the appeal was filed within 30 days after the period of illness or incapacitation ended; or
2 unique circumstances generated by agency action have adversely affected the complainant." (per USDOE/OCR)
The decision will be forwarded to the parent/student/claimant in writing after review.
So, if you are piping mad about an OCR ruling against you or your child, appeal of that decision may be an option, but must be pursued timely and with adequate proof.
Michelle Ball
Education Law Attorney
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