24:14:03:01.01Complaint.

A complaint is a written signed statement by an individual or organization including an individual or organization from another state containing a statement that the department, a public agency, or a nonpublic service provider has violated a requirement of federal or state statutes, rules, or regulations that apply to a program and a statement of the facts on which the complaint is based. The complaint must allege a violation that occurred not more than one year before the date the complaint is received by the department. The written signed statement shall also include: (1) The signature and contact information for the complainant; and (2) If alleging violations with respect to a specific child: (a) The name and address of the residence of the child; (b) The name of the early intervention service provider serving the child; (c) A description of the nature of the problem of the child, including facts related to the problem; and (d) A proposed resolution of the problem to the extent known and available to the party at the time the complaint is filed.

Source: 26 SDR 153, effective May 22, 2000; 35 SDR 82, effective October 22, 2008.