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Appeal Process

Parents have a right to appeal a denial of Homeless Education services. All appeals of Homeless Education Services must  adhere to the following hierarchy and timeline. 

Level I:

Complete the attached Appeal Form and return it to the school principal within 14 calendar days of the date on  the written notification of denial. The principal will reconsider the decision and make a new decision as soon as possible,  but not more than five (5) school days after the appeal was received. The principal will respond to the appeal in writing, either granting the request or upholding the denial.  

Level II:

Parents dissatisfied with the principal’s appeal decision may appeal to the Office of Appeals, within 14 calendar  days of the date on the written notification of denial from the school principal. The appeal should be submitted to:

Office of Appeals 

14201 School Lane, 

Upper Marlboro, MD 2077 

Office: (301) 952-6195 

Email: appeals.office@pgcps.org

The Office of Appeals will reconsider the principal’s decision and make a new decision as soon as possible but not more than 10 school days after the appeal was received. The Office of Appeals will respond to the appeal in writing, either granting the request or upholding the denial.  

Level III:

Parents dissatisfied with the decision of the Office of Appeals may appeal to Prince George’s County Public  School’s Board of Education within 30 calendar days of the date on the written notification of denial. Parents must submit  a written request for appeal which includes a detailed explanation of , which will be attached to the decision of the Office  of Appeals, and submit it to: 

Prince George’s County Public Schools’ Board of Education 

14201 School Lane, 

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 

Office: (301)952-6116. 

Email: appeals.office@pgcps.org

A hearing before the Board of Education (or its appeal panel) will be scheduled and parents will be given an opportunity to make an oral appeal. The Board of Education will reconsider the decision and make a new decision as soon as possible but not later than 45 days after the appeal was received. The Board of Education will respond to the appeal in writing, either granting the request or upholding the denial.  

Level V:

Parents dissatisfied with the decision of the PGCPS Board of Education may appeal to the Maryland State Board of Education (MSDE) within 30 calendar days of the date on the written notification of denial. Parents must send a letter  and a copy of the PGCPS Board of Education’s decision to:  

Maryland State Board of Education 

200 West Baltimore Street 

Baltimore, Maryland 21201 

Attention: Appeal 

Parents may also choose to call the MSDE Office of the Attorney General: (410) 576-6465 

HOMELESS EDUCATION APPEAL FORM 

School Placement Concerns:

Please note, if the appeal concerns placement, your child may continue to attend the school you have selected during the appeals process. Your child will receive transportation to the school of origin if that is the school you have selected. If the appeal concerns your child’s right to receive transportation, he or she will continue to receive this service during the appeal process.