Dispute Resolution

NCHE Resources

Dispute Resolution
This brief identifies the key provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act dealing with dispute resolution and offers strategies for implementation.
Download Dispute Resolution.

Sample Forms, Materials, and Policies

Cobb County School District (Atlanta, GA): Administrative Forms
See Section J: Homeless Students of Cobb County School District’s Board Policies and Administrative Rules for a variety of forms related to enrolling and educating children and youth experiencing homelessness, including:
  • Information on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
  • Procedure for Free Lunch
  • Procedure For Transportation to School of Origin
  • School of Origin Request
  • Student Residency Statement
  • Written Notification Form
    Forms are available in multiple languages, including English, Arabic, Portuguese, and Spanish.
    Visit the Cobb County School District (Atlanta, GA): Administrative Forms webpage.
Kentucky Department of Education Dispute Resolution Policy and Forms
The Kentucky Department of Education follows this policy, and uses related forms, to resolve disputes regarding the enrollment of children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Download the dispute resolution policy.
Download the dispute resolution form.
North Carolina Dispute Resolution Process for Homeless Students
This process from the North Carolina State Board of Education details how North Carolina school districts should handle disputes regarding the enrolling and serving of students experiencing homelessness.
View the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Process for Homeless Students.
Oregon Department of Education Dispute Resolution Protocols
This form from the Oregon Department of Education details how Oregon school districts should handle disputes regarding the enrolling and serving of students experiencing homelessness.
Download the Oregon Department of Education Dispute Resolution Protocols.

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