Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO)
Washington State Governor's Office of the Education Ombuds
Last checked Nov 11, 2026
An independent state agency that helps families, students and schools sort out concerns in K-12 public schools. Staff listen, share information and referrals, and work informally with everyone involved. It is free, and phone interpretation is available. The office does not investigate formally, make findings, or give legal advice or representation, and it needs written permission from a parent, guardian or adult student before it contacts a school.
Go to the official page for Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO) (opens in a new tab)
- Where it applies
- Washington State
- Who it is for
- Open to anyone with a question or concern about a child who attends, or is eligible to attend, a Washington K-12 public school. The office says that because of limited staffing it can work with a particular student or family once a year, for up to 120 days, and that it does not handle private schools, preschools or colleges.
- Contact
- 1-866-297-2597oeoinfo@gov.wa.gov
Sources
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Washington State Governor's Office of the Education Ombuds · Government · Read Nov 11, 2026
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