Appeal Form for Homeless Student Enrollment and School Placement Decisions
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
Original PDF coming soon — check reedschools.org for the source document.
In plain English
What this document actually says
This is a template form that Reed Union School District uses to formally notify parents/guardians or unaccompanied homeless youth when the district makes decisions about a homeless student's eligibility for services, school selection, or enrollment. The form explains the district's decision, the reasoning behind it, and alternative options considered. It outlines the appeals process through three levels: first to the district Superintendent, then to the Marin County Office of Education, and finally to the California Department of Education. The form ensures families understand their rights under the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, including the student's right to immediately enroll in their requested school while any dispute is being resolved. Contact information for district, county, and state homeless liaisons must be provided on the form.
What this means for your family
If your family is experiencing homelessness and disagrees with a district decision about your child's school enrollment or eligibility for services, this form explains how to appeal. Your child has the right to attend their requested school immediately while the appeal is reviewed. The district's homeless liaison can help you through this process at each level of appeal.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.