FILE A COMPLAINT
If your district’s LCAP has illegal spending, such as S&C funds on law enforcement, or if your district did not consult with community or parent committees when developing the LCAP, you can file a Uniform Complaint Procedures (“UCP”) complaint. In most cases, you must file the complaint first with the district, but you can also file it with the County Office of Education if it approves an illegal LCAP. Each district and COE has its own procedures, which are usually available on its website. The complaint form is simple, and you do not need a lawyer to file one.
The district has 60 days to do an investigation and prepare a written decision, unless you agree to give them more time. If the district denies your complaint, you can appeal to the California Department of Education within 15 days by sending your complaint to lcff@cde.ca.gov and explaining why the district is wrong.
Resources
- UCP Complaint Form – If you file a complaint, please notify ACLU or Public Advocates so we can track the complaints on this issue.
For support or assistance in filing a UCP complaint, please contact Nicole Gon Ochi at nochi@publicadvocates.org.
