Data report · federal figures, school year 2023-24
Special education complaints in Puerto Rico
Parents in Puerto Rico filed 37 written special education complaints in 2023-24. 96% of its 25 complaint decisions were issued on time, ranking 39th of 50 (tied states share a rank).
Five years in Puerto Rico
Complaints rose from 8 in 2019-20 to 37 in 2023-24 (+362%). That is the 49th highest complaint rate for its size, out of 51. Puerto Rico also recorded 1,698 due process complaints in 2023-24.
| School year | Written complaints | Decided on time | Due process complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 8 | 100% | 1,195 |
| 2020-21 | 5 | 100% | 614 |
| 2021-22 | 39 | 0% | 1,055 |
| 2022-23 | 48 | 100% | 1,523 |
| 2023-24 | 37 | 96% | 1,698 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Dispute Resolution and Child Count files. Compare every state in the national report.
Serenido (2026). Special Education Complaints in Puerto Rico, 2023-24. Data: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 State Part B Dispute Resolution and Child Count, 2023-24. https://serenido.com/special-education-complaints-by-state/puerto-rico/
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