.05 Response to Complaints.

A. Upon receiving a complaint, the Department shall provide written notice of the complaint to the program or school that is the subject of the complaint and, if applicable, the county board in which the program or school is located.

B. Within 30 days of receipt of written notice of the complaint, the county board, program, or school shall submit a written response to the Superintendent setting out its position.

C. The response shall contain the following information:

(1) A statement of facts relevant to the complaint;

(2) An argument on each allegation raised in the complaint, including citations of authority, reference to relevant legal principles, and reference to pages of documents and exhibits relied upon, if any;

(3) A statement of the relief requested; and

(4) Any supporting documents, exhibits, or affidavits.