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

Complaint Investigation UnitSpecial 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– ComplianceComplaint, Appendices Section – Appendix I.