Unlawful Pupil Fees Appeals
Information on the filing, investigation, and resolution of a complaint regarding an alleged violation of federal or state law or regulations governing unlawful pupil fees.What is an Unlawful Pupil Fees Complaint?
An Unlawful Pupil Fees complaint is a written statement alleging violation of a federal or state law or regulation related to noncompliance with laws relating to pupil fees as written in the California Education Code sections 49010–49013.
A complaint alleging the violation of laws and regulations related to unlawful pupil fees must be filed by way of the Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) as written in the California Code of Regulations, Title 5 (5 CCR) sections 4600–4694.
Uniform Complaint Procedures Informational Documents
Uniform Complaint Procedures Pamphlet (DOCX; Posted 29-Jul-2024)
Guidance for students; employees; parents and guardians; district and school advisory committee members; private school officials and other interested parties for filing a UCP complaint in their local educational agency.
The Uniform Complaint Procedures Pamphlet describes the process for filing a complaint. Topics include referring complaint issues, local educational agency (LEA) responsibilities, LEA policies and procedures, filing a local complaint, timelines, appealing LEA decisions, department resolution procedures, and the final report procedures of the California Department of Education (CDE).
Fiscal Management Advisory
Supplemental guidance regarding summer school, third parties, and tuition fees.
To inquire about the UCP, please use the Appeal Assistance Form.