Appeals for Request for Applications

18003

After receiving the written notification of its score as described in section 18002(e) above, an applicant may review its application, the criteria used to score the application, and any reader comments on its application. An applicant may appeal its score. If the applicant intends to appeal, the following appeal process shall apply:

(a) An applicant shall send a notice of appeal to the CDE's Child Development Division within ten business days of receipt of the notice of its score issued pursuant to section 18002(e).

(b) The notice to appeal shall contain the following information:

(1) the appellant's name, mailing address, and telephone number;

(2) the name(s) of the person(s) who will represent the appellant at the appeal hearing;

(3) whether the representative(s) will attend the appeal hearing in person or communicate through a telephone conference call.

(c) Within ten days of receipt of the notice of appeal, the CDE will notify the appellant of the date, time and place of the appeal hearing in writing to the address provided pursuant to subdivision (b)(1).

(d) The appeal will be limited to the application submitted in response to the RFA.

(e) The CDE shall notify the appellant in writing of the results of the appeal within ten business days of the appeal hearing.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8406.6, Education Code.