# 34 CFR § 35.5: Investigation of claims

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-35.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 34 CFR § 35.5
- **Heading:** Investigation of claims
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 34—Education > Subtitle A—Office of the Secretary, Department of Education > PART 35—TORT CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT > Subpart B—Procedures

## Text

When a claim is received, the Department will make such investigation as may be necessary or appropriate for a determination of the validity of the claim.

## Nearby sections

- [34 CFR § 35.1 § 35.1 Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-35.1.md)
- [34 CFR § 35.2 § 35.2 Administrative claim; when presented; place of filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-35.2.md)
- [34 CFR § 35.3 § 35.3 Administrative claim; who may file.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-35.3.md)
- [34 CFR § 35.4 § 35.4 Administrative claim; evidence and information to be submitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-35.4.md)
- [34 CFR § 35.5 § 35.5 Investigation of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-35.5.md)
- [34 CFR § 35.6 § 35.6 Final denial of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-35.6.md)
- [34 CFR § 35.7 § 35.7 Payment of approved claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-35.7.md)
- [34 CFR § 35.8 § 35.8 Release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-35.8.md)
- [34 CFR § 35.9 § 35.9 Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-35.9.md)
- [34 CFR § 35.10 § 35.10 Limitation on Department's authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-35.10.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-35.5. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.