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Filing a Complaint with the NH Department of Education (NHDOE)

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How do I file a complaint?

If you believe that a student’s education rights have been violated, you can submit a written complaint to the NH Department of Education (NHDOE) asking for an investigation.  The NHDOE has provided a Model Complaint Form to assist you in filing a complaint.

For information about the timeline and process including the investigation, decision making, and possible reconsideration of the decision, download the NHDOE Bureau of Special Education’s Special Education Complaint Procedures Manual.

For general information on the education rights of students with disabilities visit our Education page.

If you have concerns about a child’s access to education services, including questions about filing a complaint, you can contact us to speak with an attorney free of charge.

First page of NHDOE's Model Template

Related Information From Disability Rights Center-NH

Links to External Resources

NHDOE’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (ED 200)

IDEA Special Education Written State Complaints: A Guide for Parents of Children & Youth (Ages 3-21)

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Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers for people with disabilities across New Hampshire. DRC is the federally designated protection and advocacy agency for New Hampshire and has authority under federal law to conduct investigations in cases of probable abuse or neglect.

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