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HOMELESS STUDENT DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE
In compliance with the Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act the following
procedures are established by the Bonneville Joint School District Board of Trustees to
promptly resolve disputes regarding the educational placement of students experiencing
homelessness, and shall be implemented in all District schools.
Educational Placement during a Dispute
For the duration of a dispute regarding the educational placement of a homeless
student in a particular school or if the District denies a child homeless status:
1. The student shall be immediately enrolled in the school of choice pending final
resolution of the dispute.
2. The student shall receive all appropriate educational services, transportation, free
meals, Title I, Part A, and full participation in all school activities.
Complaint Process
1. The complaint shall first be presented orally and informally to the District’s homeless
liaison.
2. If the complaint is not resolved informally, the District’s homeless liaison shall carry
out the dispute resolution process pursuant to the District’s Uniform Grievance policy
#4112 as expeditiously as possible. The liaison shall:
a. Advise the parent/guardian of the student’s rights, and assist in the dispute
resolution process.
b. Ensure that the dispute resolution process is followed with respect to
unaccompanied youth.
c. Keep records of all disputes in order to determine whether particular issues or
schools are repeatedly delaying or denying the enrollment of children and youth
identified as homeless.
3. The parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth shall be given every opportunity to
participate meaningfully in the resolution of the dispute.
4. The school where the dispute arises shall provide the parent/guardian or
unaccompanied youth with a written explanation of its decision. Such explanation
shall:
a. Be in language the parent/guardian or unaccompanied student can understand;
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b. Include a description of how to appeal the decision, and a summary of the
dispute resolution process; and
c. Refer the parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth to the District’s liaison.
Non-resolution of the Dispute
If agreement cannot be reached between the parties regarding the educational
placement of the student:
1. The District shall promptly seek assistance and review from the State Department of
Education, who shall appoint a qualified individual to further assist in the dispute
resolution process and determine how the student’s best interests will be served.
a. The review shall be completed within seven (7) business days of the appointment
of the reviewer.
b. The written findings, conclusions, and recommendation of the reviewer shall be
provided to the District’s Board of Trustees for consideration at the next
scheduled meeting.
2. The Board of Trustees may accept or reject the recommendation, and such
determination shall constitute final resolution of the dispute.