Step 4: Agency Hearing Decision Hearing officer will send notification in writing, of decision within 10 calendar days after hearing. Step 5: Request for Appeal Hearing with STATE DEPARTMENT If parent disagrees with the agency’s hearing decision OR if the action taken is due to child suspension or expulsion, the parent has 14 days from date of the written decision/action to file an appeal with the appropriate Department. The appeal(s) must include a written statement specifying the reasons parent disagrees with the agency’s action, a copy of the decision letter and a copy of both sides of the NOA. Step 5: If Parent Disagrees with Hearing Decision If parent disagrees with the written decision, they have 14 days from date of the written decision to file an appeal with the appropriate agency. The appeal(s) must include a written statement specifying the reasons parent believes the agency decision was incorrect, a copy of the decision letter and a copy of both sides of the NOA.
Request for State Department hearing must be submitted to:
California State Preschool Programs (CSPP) Mail: California Department of Education (CDE) Early Learning and Care Division
Attn: Appeals Coordinator 1430 N Street, Suite 3410 Sacramento, CA 95814 Email: ELCDAppeals@cde.ca.gov Telephone: 916-322-1273 Fax: 916-323-6853
Step 6: ELCD Hearing Decision Within 30 calendar days after the receipt of the appeal, EED will issue a written decision to the parent and the agency. Once EED has rendered a decision, the decision is final.
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