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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 13A.08.07.04" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="08" chapter_num="07" heading="Dispute Resolution.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Each local board of education shall establish a dispute resolution process to address disputes regarding the requirements imposed and the rights set forth in this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Each local board of education shall establish procedures to implement the dispute resolution process that set forth, at a minimum:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The requirements for filing a request for dispute resolution;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A deadline for the filing of the request; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Reasonable time frames for completion of the other aspects of the dispute resolution process.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The dispute resolution process shall be completed within 20 school days after the request for dispute resolution is filed.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Each local board of education shall provide notice to children in State-supervised care and responsible adults acting on behalf of children in State-supervised care of the right to file a request for dispute resolution.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>During the dispute resolution process, the child in State-supervised care shall remain enrolled in the receiving school.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The receiving school shall provide appropriate educational services, including the implementation of an existing individualized education program, for a child in State-supervised care who is the subject of a dispute.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>