Exhibit JBC(1)-E(4): Homeless Students - 4 - DCSD Board Policy Manual

EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH
                                       PARENT DISPUTE RESOLUTION


This form should be completed by parent, caretaker, or unaccompanied youth when a dispute arises regarding school
selection or enrollment within three days business days of registration/ enrollment. The school should immediately
email or fax the Parent Dispute Resolution Form to the Homeless Education Liaison office at (678) 676-1831.


Date: ____________________________
Parent /Guardian/ Student: ____________________________________________________                    Phone: _______________________
I wish to appeal the enrollment decision made by: _______________________________________________________________
I have been provided with:
       A written explanation of the school’s enrollment decision by principal.
       A Copy of the School Dispute Written Notification of Enrollment form signed by the principal.
       A copy of the Dispute Resolution Process for students experiencing homelessness.
       Contact information for the local Homeless Education Liaison.

 Student’s Name                                      D.O.B.       Grade        Previous Enrolled            Requesting School of
                                                                                    School                      Enrollment




Optional: You may include a written explanation to support your appeal in the space below:
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Signature___________________________________________________________________              Date _________________________________

The DeKalb County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability,
veteran status, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or
activities. For additional information about nondiscrimination provisions, please contact Student Support & Intervention located
at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. Phone number 678-676-1200.


JBC (1) –E (4), Revised July 2017

Legal References

O.C.G.A. 20-02-0150 — Eligibility for enrollment (Lexis)
O.C.G.A. 20-02-0293 — Student attending school in system other than system of student's residence (Lexis)
O.C.G.A. 20-02-0690.1 — Mandatory education for children between ages six and 16 (Lexis)
O.C.G.A. 20-02-0694 — Administration and enforcement of attendance requirements (Lexis)
O.C.G.A. 20-02-1076 — Alternative vehicles for school buses; limitations on use; requirements; insurance (Lexis)
O.C.G.A. 20-03-0066 — Determination of in-state resident status of students for tuition or fees (Lexis)
Rule 160-5-1-.28 — Student Enrollment and Withdrawal
Rule 160-5-3-.17 — Use of Alternative Vehicles for the Transport of Students
42 USC 11431 — Education for Homeless Children and Youths