§ 222.102 Who may file a complaint about a local educational agency’s Indian policies and procedures?
§ 222.103 What must be included in a complaint?
§ 222.104 When does the Assistant Secretary consider a complaint received?
§ 222.108 What actions must be taken upon receipt of a complaint?
§ 222.109 When may a local educational agency reply to a complaint?
§ 222.110 What are the procedures for conducting a hearing on a local educational agency’s Indian policies and procedures?
§ 222.111 What is the authority of the hearing examiner in conducting a hearing?
§ 222.112 What procedures are followed after the hearing?
§ 222.113 What are the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary after the hearing?

Terms Used In CFR > Title 34 > Subtitle B > Chapter II > Part 222 > Subpart G > Indian Policies and Procedures Complaint and Hearing Procedures

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