Section 49013 Of Article 5.5. Pupil Fees From California Education Code >> Division 4. >> Title 2. >> Part 27. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 5.5.
49013
. (a) A complaint of noncompliance with the requirements of
this article may be filed with the principal of a school under the
Uniform Complaint Procedures set forth in Chapter 5.1 (commencing
with Section 4600) of Division 1 of Title 5 of the California Code of
Regulations.
(b) A complaint may be filed anonymously if the complaint provides
evidence or information leading to evidence to support an allegation
of noncompliance with the requirements of this article.
(c) A complainant not satisfied with the decision of a public
school may appeal the decision to the department and shall receive a
written appeal decision within 60 days of the department's receipt of
the appeal.
(d) If a public school finds merit in a complaint, or the
department finds merit in an appeal, the public school shall provide
a remedy to all affected pupils, parents, and guardians that, where
applicable, includes reasonable efforts by the public school to
ensure full reimbursement to all affected pupils, parents, and
guardians, subject to procedures established through regulations
adopted by the state board.
(e) Information regarding the requirements of this article shall
be included in the annual notification distributed to pupils, parents
and guardians, employees, and other interested parties pursuant to
Section 4622 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
(f) Public schools shall establish local policies and procedures
to implement the provisions of this section on or before March 1,
2013.