NCLB Action Brief: Education of Homeless Children and Youth

HANDLING DISPUTES

•	If a dispute arises over school selection or enrollment in a school:
	–	The child shall be immediately admitted to the school in which enrollment is sought, pending resolution of the dispute;
	–	The parent or guardian of the child shall be provided with a written explanation of the school's decision regarding school selection or enrollment, including the rights of the parent, guardian, or youth to appeal the decision;
	–	The child, parent, or guardian shall be referred to the designated LEA liaison that shall carry out the dispute resolution process as expeditiously as possible after receiving notice of the dispute; and,
	–	In the case of an unaccompanied youth, the homeless liaison shall ensure that the youth is immediately enrolled in school pending resolution of the dispute.