|
Homeless |
||
|
Northeast Elementary 901 North Vine * Glenwood, Iowa 51534 * 712-527-4875 * Fax: 712-527-4054 |
|
|
|
HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH
The McKinney Vento Act protects the educational rights of students experiencing homelessness.
Students in homeless situations have the right to:
Education of Homeless Children and Youth. (Jens B. Simonsen, Director of Student Services – 712-527-3536)
were enrolled in last (called “school of origin”), even if they moved out of the district, if that is feasible. Students can stay in their school of origin the entire time they are homeless. Students can also finish the school year in their school if they find permanent housing during the year.
or a joint effort among school districts.
let students enroll, attend classes, and participate fully in school activities, even if students do not have a parent or guardian with them or documents such as proof of residency, immunization records, other medical records, school records, or other documents. Once students are enrolled, the school must get records from the last school, and the liaison must help students get immunizations or immunization and medical records.
to the school they choose, and have the liaison settle such disagreements.
disagreements are settled.
learners, special education, Title I services, vocational/technical education, gifted and talented services, and before- and after-school care, as needed.
the regular school program because they are homeless.
educational programs and how parents can participate, public notice about their rights, and referrals to health, mental health, dental and other services.
students.
If a school does not follow the McKinney-Vento Act’s requirements, you should:
Call for legal assistance. To find legal aid groups in your area, check www.lsc.gov/fundprog.htm or www.ptla.org/links.htm#services, or call your state bar association. |
