In making that determination, the division shall make reasonable efforts to consult with a parent or guardian of the child, the child, the child's law guardian, a representative from the school the child attended at the time of removal, and any school district under consideration for placement.
The child shall remain enrolled in his current school at least until the time allotted to seek a court review of the preliminary determination is exhausted.
Any party who makes an application for court review of the preliminary determination pursuant to this subsection shall provide simultaneous notice to the division and all other parties involved in the division's complaint for custody and guardianship. The court shall hear and decide such application in an expedited manner. In any such proceedings, the division shall bear the burden of proof, based on a preponderance of the evidence, that its determination to enroll the child in the school district in which the resource family home is located is in the best interest of the child.
If a party makes an application for court review of the division's preliminary determination pursuant to this subsection, the child shall continue to attend his current school while the court hears and decides the application.
The district of residence shall be responsible for transportation for the child to attend school, within five days of being notified by the division where the child will attend school.
N.J.S. § 30:4C-26b