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How to File a Complaint
State Civil Rights
Michigan school districts must adopt written procedures for the prompt resolution of complaints of discrimination or harassment. These procedures are available at any district school or office. District procedures are often printed in school student and parent handbooks. Many districts also post this information on their district or school web sites. It is ideal to alert the local Michigan school district first of any concerns and follow its procedures for investigation and resolution, however, complaints can be filed with the U.S. Department of Education at any time. The Office of Civil Rights that oversees complaints in Michigan can be contacted at:
Email: ocr.cleveland@ed.gov
Federal Civil Rights:
- How to File a Discrimination Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
- File a Complaint Electronically
- How the Office for Civil Rights Handles Complaints
- OCR Complaint Process
- OCR Case Resolution and Investigation Manual