If a dispute arises over eligibility, school selection or enrollment in a particular school, or any other issue addressed in this policy:
- The student shall be immediately enrolled in the school in which enrollment is sought, pending final resolution of the dispute, including all available appeals;’
- The parent or guardian of the student or (in the case of an unaccompanied student) the student shall be provided with a written explanation identifying the bases for any decisions related to school selection or enrollment made by the District, or other entity, including the rights of the parent, guardian, or unaccompanied student to appeal such decisions;
- The parent, guardian, or unaccompanied student shall be referred to the local educational agency liaison designated under “District Liaison” below, and upon being informed of the dispute, the liaison shall initiate an appeal of the decision regarding the educational placement of homeless student as expeditiously as possible; and
- In the case of an unaccompanied student, the Liaison shall ensure that the student is immediately enrolled in the school in which the student seeks enrollment pending resolution of the student's dispute.