Code of Massachusetts Regulations
603 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Title 603 CMR 5.00 - Dispute Resolution Under Parental Notification Law
Section 5.03 - Local Process for Dispute Resolution

Universal Citation: 603 MA Code of Regs 603.5

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) A parent who is dissatisfied with an action or decision of the school principal under M.G.L. c. 71, ' 32A may submit a written request to the superintendent of schools for review of the issue. Except in extenuating circumstances, the parent shall submit the request within 30 days of the action or decision of the principal.

(2) The superintendent or designee shall review the issue and provide the parent with a timely written decision within 15 days of the request, unless extenuating circumstances require a delay.

(3) A parent who is dissatisfied with an action or decision of the superintendent under M.G.L. c. 71, ' 32A may submit a written request to the school committee for review of the issue.

(4) The school committee shall review the issue and provide the parent with a timely written decision within 30 days of the request, unless extenuating circumstances require a delay.

(5) The decision of the school committee on any issue arising under M.G.L. c. 71, ' 32A shall be considered the final local decision on the matter.

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