Section 180-90-170. Complaints against private schools.

(1) Complaints about an approved private school may be made in writing to the office of public instruction.

(2) If a complaint against a private school is received, the office of the superintendent of public instruction will:

(a) Notify the complainant that the communication was received;

(b) Notify the school of the complaint, provide a copy of the complaint if requested, and provide an opportunity for the school to respond. All correspondence will conform to state and federal student privacy laws; and

(c) Review the complaint and the school's response and may take appropriate action it deems necessary. Any action taken by the office of the superintendent of public instruction will be limited to authority pursuant to chapter 28A.195 RCW and the rules promulgated thereunder.

(3) The record of the complaint, the response and any action taken will be retained according to the record retention schedule established by the office of the secretary of state for the office of the superintendent of public instruction.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.195.040. WSR 15-24-108, § 180-90-170, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/1/16.]

RCW 28A.195.040. WSR 15-24-108, § 180-90-170, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/1/16.