This document is a companion to the dispute resolution materials developed by TEA and TASB. The letter is intended to serve as a template for an LEA to notify a parent/unaccompanied youth that it is disputing a student’s homeless living situation or some aspect of the student’s school enrollment or school selection.
Dispute Resolution/Complaints
Sample Forms Related to the Dispute Resolution Process under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (from TASB)
- Download "Dispute Resolution TASB FDC(E)-RRM Aug2016-WORD"
- Download "Dispute Resolution TASB FDC(E)-RRM Aug2016-PDF"
This document was developed by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), and contains forms and procedures for LEAs related to the dispute of student eligibility for services under the McKinney-Vento homeless education provisions. The document contains two forms: Exhibit A: Dispute of Eligibility, School Selection, or Enrollment Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act—3 pages… Read more »
Dispute Resolution (McKinney-Vento Law)
Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq.; hereafter the McKinney-Vento Act), reauthorized in 2015 by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act, guarantees educational rights and supports for students experiencing homelessness. The Act requires State educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs; commonly referred… Read more »
McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Dispute Resolution Process
This resource provides a link to the Texas Education Agency website page that outlines the dispute resolution process and timelines for LEAs in Texas. Click here to access the website.