You can mail, fax, or email your compliance complaint letter to: 

Complaint Investigation Unit
Special Education Division 
California State Department of Education 
1430 N Street, Suite 2401 
Sacramento, CA 95814 
Fax: 916-327-3704 
Email: speceducation@cde.ca.gov 

You should fully describe your situation, including which parts of the law have been violated and the basis for your request. You may not know the exact sections of law that have been violated. If you describe the situation adequately, the Complaint Management and Mediation Unit should match the correct sections with your particular situation. If your child’s IEP or other documents are relevant to your complaint, you should attach them. See Sample Letter- Compliance Complaint, Appendices Section – Appendix I.