Division 22

What is Division 22? 

Complaints received by the district are only considered Division 22 Complaints if they meet specific criteria determined by the Oregon Department of Education (see: ODE Division 22 Standards). Complainants may not file a complaint on behalf of another person or student for whom they are not the parent or guardian.

Examples of Division 22 Complaint Topics

Some examples of Division 22 complaint topics include, but are not limited to: 

• Instructional standards and practices
• Curriculum 
• Testing policies
• Equitable educational opportunities
• Restraint and seclusion
• Bias in education
• Compliance with state standards

Resolving Division 22 Complaints

Division 22 complaints are resolved in accordance with the PPS Complaint Policy. For more information about Division 22 complaints, please see the district’s Conflict Resolution webpage. 

Where to Send Division 22 Complaints

Division 22 complaints can be reported in many ways, though the preferred ways to submit Division 22 concerns are: 

• By completing the Unified Formal Complaint form 
• Emailing the PPS Complaint Coordinator at complaintcoordinator@pps.net 

If you have questions about Division 22 Complaints and/or their resolution, please email complaintcoordinator@pps.net.