This is a sample letter, which address teacher-to-student harassment.  It is one example of a way to put a school system on notice of discrimination on the basis of disability.  It is not meant to be used instead of legal advice from a lawyer.  If you need advice or assistance based on facts unique to your child, please contact a lawyer.  

(Date)

(Insert the county superintendent’s name) 
(Insert the county name) County 
(Insert address)

RE:  Harassment of (Insert the child’s full name)

Dear Superintendent (Insert superintendent’s name):

	I am the parent of (Insert child’s full name), a student at (Insert the school’s name) school in (Insert county name) County where (s/he) receives special education services.  

	The purpose of this letter is to notify you that (Insert child’s first name) has been the subject of severe and pervasive teacher (or any school personnel)-to-student harassment by (Insert name of teacher or school personnel harassing the student).  I want to make you aware of the following incidents that (Insert child’s first name) has been subject to at (Insert the name of the school) School. (List facts such as date’s harassment occurred, where it occurred, times and witnesses.  List incidents of bullying/harassment. Include any documentation.)  

	I believe this harassment constitutes discrimination against (Insert child’s first name).  The discrimination interferes with (Insert child’s first name) right to equal access to educational programs and activities because (explain how the child cannot access educational programs it has to be serious, like afraid to attend school, made fun of in class resulting in private therapy, etc.)    (Insert teacher or school staff name) has been made aware of this harassment, but has failed to end the discrimination and harassment that harms (Insert child’s first name).   

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It is my understanding that (Insert county name) County and (Insert name of school) School are the recipients of federal funds.  As the Superintendent of this county school system, you have the authority and responsibility to control (Insert name of school) School where the acts of harassment occur, the individual committing these acts, and school personnel who have ignored the problem. 

I would like (Insert county name) County Schools to correct the harassment and discrimination by doing the following:  (Describe suggested corrective actions).  It is my understanding that as the Superintendent of this county school system, you have the authority and responsibility to investigate this complaint on behalf of (Insert the child’s first name) and implement corrective actions to end the harassment and discrimination.  Please act to correct the harassment and discrimination suffered by (Insert child’s first name).  

	This letter requests you to investigate the harassment and discrimination suffered by (Insert child’s first name) and to take appropriate and effective corrective actions.  I believe that any failure by you and your county school system to investigate and take effective corrective actions, as necessary, demonstrate deliberate indifference to this discrimination, and I may file a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights and/or pursue legal remedies. 

	I look forward to end of the harassment and discrimination against (Insert child’s first name).

						Sincerely,

                                                                         (Sign your name)

						(Type your name)

Note: A harassment complaint can be filed by anyone on behalf of a child.