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The use of this form is recommended, but not required. However, all information requested in this form must be provided before an investigation can proceed. If any required information is missing, processing the complaint may be delayed or the complaint may be closed.  \nTYPES OF COMPLAINT  \nA state special education complaint can be filed on behalf of a specific child, or on behalf of a group of children. A complaint on behalf of a group of children is referred to as a systemic complaint.  \nCOPY OF COMPLAINT TO SCHOOL DISTRICT  \nIn accordance with 34 CFR 300 . 153(d) , the party filing a complaint is required to forward a copy of the complaint to the school district that is serving the child at the same time the party files the complaint with this agency.  \nSUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION  \nIf available, please provide copies of any supporting documentation relevant to the allegations in this request that may be helpful, such as a copy of the current Individualized Education Program (IEP), correspondence related to the issues in the complaint (i.e. , emails, letters), etc.  \nCONSENT  \nComplaints regarding a specific child lodged by an individual other than the parent/guardian must be accompanied by a letter of consent from the parent/guardian for the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to share information with the complainant regarding the results of the complaint investigation. Likewise, if an individual files a complaint on behalf of a student who has reached the age of majority (18 years of age or older), the complaint must be accompanied by a letter of consent from the student in order for ISBE to share information with the complainant regarding the results of the investigation. A permission form is available at [https://www.isbe.net/Documents/34-26-](https://www.isbe.net/Documents/34-26-)[share-complaint-info.pdf](share-complaint-info.pdf.)[.](share-complaint-info.pdf.)  \nEARLY RESOLUTION  \nA complaint investigation takes up to 60 days and, as such, parents and school districts are encouraged to engage in early resolution. Early resolution is an informal means for districts and parents to resolve complaints at the local level. As part of the complaint procedures, the school district has the opportunity to provide a resolution to the issues in the complaint. 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