Filing a State Complaint Just Got Friendlier
File your IDEA Part B state complaint confidently with step-by-step guidance and resolve disagreements fast.
Why Parents Need a Better Way
Filing a state complaint can be confusing, overwhelming, and even a bit intimidating. You’re not alone. Here’s what parents typically face:
Confusion & Overload
Overwhelmed by legal jargon and unclear steps, filing feels like navigating a bureaucratic maze.
Lack of Guidance
No expert insights or clear guidance on how to present a strong case.
Disorganized Process
No central place to manage complaints or evidence, leading to scattered information.
Paperwork Hassles
Endless forms make it easy to miss critical details and delay your case.
No Follow-Up Support
Parents are left wondering about next steps after the complaint is filed.
Limited Access for Non-Parents
Advocates and organizations often face barriers with no clear procedures in place.
A Parent-Friendly Way to File, Manage, and Resolve Complaints
Friendly Filing is a web app that guides you through the complaint process from start to finish. You get more than just filing assistance; we help organize and strengthen your case for better outcomes.
See Friendly Filing in Action
Get a hands-on look at how Friendly Filing works, including key features you’ll use to file and manage your complaint.
File Personal or Systemic Complaints
Our platform adjusts to meet the unique needs of both individual and systemic filings, ensuring accuracy every step of the way.
Are You Filing on Behalf of an Individual or Group?
Individual Student
Group of Students
Both
Avoid Filing Delays
We ensure your complaint meets IDEA Part B requirements and includes all necessary information and steps.
Next, Tell Us About Yourself
Express Yourself Clearly
Choose your concern, and we’ll walk you through the rest. We’ll help you include all the key details, such as witnesses and important dates, ensuring your complaint is thorough and clear.
Okay, Help Us Understand the Problem
Identification
Evaluation
Placement
FAPE
Discipline
Parent Participation
Tip 1 of 3: Evaluation Issues
Consider if your child was evaluated within the required timelines and in the right areas of concern.
See Next Tip arrow_forwardCraft Compelling Resolutions
What are you hoping to achieve? Whether it’s an IEP change or compensatory services, we’ll help you shape clear, actionable resolutions.
Next, What Kind of Resolution Are You Seeking?
Changes to the IEP
Evaluation
Placement Change
Independent Evaluation
Compensatory Services
Other
Tip 3 of 3: Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)
If you disagree with the school’s evaluation, you have the right to request an IEE at no cost to you.
See Next Tip arrow_forwardSubmit Your Complaint Securely and Instantly
Once you hit submit, we handle the rest. Plus, you’ll get access to powerful tools for tracking and managing your complaint with ease.
Secure, direct submission to the Florida Department of Education and your school district.
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Ongoing Support, Even After You File
Filing is just the start. Easily view and track your case through our dashboard, where you can request amendments or withdraw your complaint with confidence.
See All Case Information at a Glance
Instantly view case details, status, timeline, and the district involved, making it easy to stay organized.
Amend Complaint
Are you sure you want to amend this complaint?
Amend Your Complaint with Ease
Easily file amendments with step-by-step guidance and instant FLDOE notification, ensuring everything is done right.
Withdraw Complaint
Are you sure you want to withdraw this complaint?
Withdraw Complaints with Confidence
Instantly withdraw complaints while understanding the impact, with full guidance to make informed decisions.
Discover Even More Powerful Features
See how we simplify complex legal processes and turn your concerns into actionable legal issues, guiding you every step of the way.
Helpful Tips Along the Way
Get real-time guidance through every step of the complaint process. We make legal jargon simple, ensuring you understand every requirement before submission.
Turn Parent Insights into Legal Action
Friendly Filing helps translate your concerns into formal, legally cited allegations. With expert-backed insights, we ensure your complaint is strong and ready for submission.
Parent’s Input
“My child isn’t getting the help they need in reading, and I don’t think their IEP is working because they’re still falling behind.”
Friendly Filing’s Matching Allegation
The district failed to implement a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) by not providing adequate reading intervention services to address the student’s unique needs, as required by 34 C.F.R. § 300.320. The IEP does not include measurable goals that align with the student’s current levels of performance, violating 34 C.F.R. § 300.320(a)(2)(i).
Parent’s Input
“The school isn’t keeping me updated about my child’s progress, and I don’t know if they’re improving at all.”
Friendly Filing’s Matching Allegation
The district has failed to provide periodic reports on the student’s progress toward meeting annual goals as required by 34 C.F.R. § 300.320(a)(3). Without this, the parent cannot monitor whether the student’s educational program is effective in addressing their needs.
Parent’s Input
“My child isn’t getting any speech therapy, even though it’s in their IEP.”
Friendly Filing’s Matching Allegation
The district failed to implement the student’s IEP by not providing the required speech therapy services, violating 34 C.F.R. § 300.323(c)(2). This denial of services prevents the student from receiving a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
Flexible Pricing Options for All Families
Flexible pricing to fit your needs. All plans backed by a 30-day Guarantee .
File with Expert Review
Perfect for parents needing expert validation and support.
$49
Learn MoreFile with Full Support
Perfect for parents needing ongoing help throughout the process.
$199
Learn MoreMeet the Founder
Julian Moreira founded Friendly Filing to simplify the special education dispute process for parents. With years of experience in both state and local leadership, Julian understands the challenges families face. His mission is to empower parents with tools to file, manage, and resolve complaints with confidence and clarity.
More Ways to Advocate
State complaints are just the beginning. Explore how we’re expanding our services to include new ways to resolve disputes in special education.
IEP Facilitation
Collaborative support to reach consensus with the school district.
Mediation
Work with a neutral mediator to find common ground and resolve disputes early.
Due Process
File for a formal hearing when other methods fail to resolve the issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Friendly Filing and how it works.
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