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TEA only handles complaints related to violation of school law or the agency itself. The following complaint matters are typically addressed by other agencies:

Confidentiality of Student Records

The confidentiality of student education records is governed by the . Enforcement of FERPA provisions is the responsibility of the United States Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO).

• Submit questions about student privacy or FERPA or call the Student Privacy Help Desk at 1-855-249-3072

Health Concerns

°Õ³ó±ðÌý handles reports of hazardous conditions or health standards in school facilities.

Wage Disputes or Other Local Employment Matters

°Õ³ó±ðÌý handles public school employee employment claims, including wage and salary disputes involving public schools. The is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Criminal Activity

Allegations of criminal conduct do not fall within the jurisdiction of TEA and should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement entities as well as to school officials.

Ethics

Open government laws, which include the and the , are under the Texas Government Code. The Office of the Attorney General's Ìý²¹²Ô»å hotline provide resources and assistance about open government ethics.

School Board Elections

The  reviews school board member elections.

Interscholastic Activities

The governs competitive sports and programs in schools. The describes UIL requirements and the dispute resolution process.

Education Institutions Other Than Public K-12 Schools

• addresses matters involving post-secondary public institutions, colleges, and universities.
• Verify private school accreditation through the Ìý²¹²Ô»å .
• The  provides home schooling information and resources.

Fraud, Waste, or Abuse in Texas

°Õ³ó±ðÌýState Auditor's Office (SAO) investigates allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse related to funds from the General Appropriations Act. This includes, but is not limited to, expenditures by state agencies, colleges, and universities or use of state grant money. To file a report, call the SAO Hotline at 1-800-TX-AUDIT (892-8348), file online at the , or mail a report to:

State Auditor's Office
Attn: Investigations and Audit Support
P.O. Box 12067
Austin, TX 78711-2067