So, I’ve been dealing with 504/IEP issues with my kid’s school and had to get a lawyer to get them to follow his IEP. Other families in the district are having the same issue. I was wondering if there’s a number of OCR complaints that could trigger a bigger audit or investigation? Has anyone else dealt with something like this?
Sorry to hear you’re going through this. I don’t think there’s a specific number of complaints that trigger an audit, but if a lot of similar complaints come in, the OCR might take a closer look.
Fallon said:
Sorry to hear you’re going through this. I don’t think there’s a specific number of complaints that trigger an audit, but if a lot of similar complaints come in, the OCR might take a closer look.
Yeah, I figured it’s not a hard number but hoped maybe there was a pattern that might lead to an investigation. It’s super frustrating.
Fallon said:
Sorry to hear you’re going through this. I don’t think there’s a specific number of complaints that trigger an audit, but if a lot of similar complaints come in, the OCR might take a closer look.
What’s OCR? I’m not familiar with that acronym.
@Ira
Oh, sorry! OCR stands for the Office for Civil Rights. They handle cases like discrimination or failure to comply with things like 504s and IEPs.
@Ira
Got it, thanks! Hope they help you guys out!
I had the same issue last year with my daughter’s 504 plan. I ended up filing a complaint, but it didn’t lead to anything bigger. They just fixed her situation. Maybe it’ll help if a bunch of parents file together?
@Riley
That’s what I was thinking! If enough of us come together, maybe they’ll do more than just fix things one at a time.
@Riley
Totally agree! Group complaints can really get their attention. It’s harder to ignore when multiple families are dealing with the same issue.
Did they give you a reason why the school isn’t following the 504s/IEPs? It seems like they’re asking for trouble.
Paz said:
Did they give you a reason why the school isn’t following the 504s/IEPs? It seems like they’re asking for trouble.
Nope, just excuses about being understaffed and overwhelmed. It’s like they don’t take it seriously until a lawyer gets involved.
Paz said:
Did they give you a reason why the school isn’t following the 504s/IEPs? It seems like they’re asking for trouble.
Ugh, typical. Schools should prioritize this, not wait until they’re forced to fix things.
If you haven’t already, I’d start documenting everything. Like every email, every call, even meetings with the school. The more evidence you have, the stronger your case.
Jin said:
If you haven’t already, I’d start documenting everything. Like every email, every call, even meetings with the school. The more evidence you have, the stronger your case.
Good idea! I’ve been keeping records, but I’ll make sure I don’t miss anything going forward.
Jin said:
If you haven’t already, I’d start documenting everything. Like every email, every call, even meetings with the school. The more evidence you have, the stronger your case.
I had to do the same thing with my son’s school. Having everything in writing made a huge difference when it came time to file.
Good luck! Hope things work out for you and the other families. It’s ridiculous that schools make it this hard to get the support kids are legally entitled to.
Rai said:
Good luck! Hope things work out for you and the other families. It’s ridiculous that schools make it this hard to get the support kids are legally entitled to.
Thanks! I’m really hoping we can make some real changes, not just for us but for other families too.