Hey, I’ve been dealing with my son’s school not following his IEP. I ended up having to get a lawyer involved, and I know other families in the district are facing the same issues. Does anyone know if there’s a certain number of OCR complaints that can trigger a larger audit of the district?
I’m pretty sure there isn’t a set number, but if there’s a pattern of complaints, the OCR might investigate more deeply. It seems like you’ve got a good reason to file if they’re ignoring IEPs.
Yeah, it’s so frustrating. They’re really dragging their feet on this, and it feels like nothing will change unless we do something big.
Totally agree! They tend to focus on patterns, so if enough people file, it might force them to take action.
I had to deal with something similar. My kid’s 504 wasn’t being followed, and I filed a complaint. It helped, but the school only fixed our specific case. I think getting a group complaint going might make more of a difference.
That’s exactly what I’m thinking. If enough of us file, they’ll have to take a closer look at the whole district.
Definitely worth a try. The more people involved, the more serious they’ll take it.
Has the school even given you a reason why they aren’t following the IEP? That’s pretty serious if they’re just ignoring it.
They’ve only given excuses like being short-staffed and overwhelmed. It’s just not good enough when kids need proper support.
That’s not right. They need to figure it out. It’s their job to make sure IEPs are followed.
Make sure to keep records of everything. Every email, every meeting, document all of it. It’s a huge help if you need to escalate things.
Yeah, I’ve been doing that. I’ll keep making sure I document everything. It’s just exhausting.
It’s definitely a lot of work, but it pays off when you need to back up your case.
Good luck! It’s so frustrating when schools don’t follow through on what they’re supposed to do for kids.
Thanks! Hoping we can push for some real changes. Fingers crossed!