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Complainant - What Is a Complainant in Special Education Due Process?

By Ann Logsdon, About.com

Definition: Complainant: In a special education formal complaint, the term complainant refers to the person filing the formal complaint against a school district or agency.

Also Known As: A complainant is similar to a plaintiff in a court proceeding.

Examples:
The complainant alleged that the school district failed to provide a Free Appropriate Public Education.

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