Special education complaints in Rhode Island

Name: Special Education Complaints in Rhode Island, 2023-24
Creator: Serenido
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Parents in Rhode Island filed 19 written special education complaints in 2023-24. 70.6% of its 17 complaint decisions were issued on time, ranking 47th of 50 (tied states share a rank).

written complaints

7.3 per 10,000 students, below the U.S. rate of 12.6

70.6%

decided on time

U.S.: 87%

35.3%

found a violation

6 of 17 decisions. U.S.: 62.7%

Five years in Rhode Island

Complaints rose from 18 in 2019-20 to 19 in 2023-24 (+6%). That is the 36th highest complaint rate for its size, out of 51. Rhode Island also recorded 21 due process complaints in 2023-24.

School year	Written complaints	Decided on time	Due process complaints
2019-20	18	100%	11
2020-21	8	100%	15
2021-22	34	100%	14
2022-23	24	100%	22
2023-24	19	70.6%	21

Where complaints go in Rhode Island
Jane Slade
Rhode Island Technical Assistance Project
255 Westminster St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 222-8341
The state's dispute resolution page

Check the state page for the exact address for a written complaint before you send one.

Thinking of filing? The Special Education Complaint Router tells you whether a state complaint or another route fits, with deadlines as real dates and the complaint written for you. The IEP Deadline Clock works out when the school's legal clock runs out.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Dispute Resolution and Child Count files. Compare every state in the national report.

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Serenido (2026). Special Education Complaints in Rhode Island, 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/rhode-island/

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