Citizen Complaints

A citizen complaint is a written statement that alleges a violation of a federal rule, law or regulation or state regulation that applies to a federal program.

• Anyone can file a citizen complaint
• There is no need to know the law that governs a federal program to file a complaint.

To learn more about how to file a citizen complaint or about which federal programs are part of this process, visit the Citizen Complaint page on the OSPI website.

File a Citizen Complaint Against a School District, Educational Service District (ESD) or Other School Service Provider (Subgrantee)

Citizen Complaint Against a School District or Other School Service Provider  on the OSPI website and outlines the process through which a citizen can file a complaint against a school district or other school service provider. 

File a Citizen Complaint Against OSPI

Citizen Complaint Against Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) 
The link above opens a printable PDF on the OSPI website and outlines the 4-step process through which a citizen can file a complaint against OSPI. 
Available in other languages on the OSPI website.

Complaints that Allege Discrimination

Flyer in PDF format: Understanding How to Make a Complaint of Unlawful Discrimination with Your School District 

More information available at: OSPI Office of Equity and Civil Rights

Information is also available at: Civil Rights and concerns about discrimination

Any other questions about making a citizen complaint? Contact Ric Palmer, Wahkiakum School District Superintendent, or call 360-795-3971.