McKinney-Vento
This act guarantees homeless children and youth the following:
The right to immediate enrollment in school, even if lacking paperwork normally required for enrollment.
The right to attend school in his/her school of origin (if this is requested by the parent and is feasible) or in the school in the attendance area where the family or youth is currently residing.
The right to receive transportation to his/her school origin, if this is requested by the parent and is feasible.
The right to services comparable to those received by housed schoolmates, including transportation and supplemental educational services.
The right to attend school along with children not experiencing homelessness. Segregation based on a student’s status as homeless is strictly prohibited.
The posting of homeless students’ rights in all schools and other places around the community.
For more information please contact Student & Outreach Services.
The right to immediate enrollment in school, even if lacking paperwork normally required for enrollment.
The right to attend school in his/her school of origin (if this is requested by the parent and is feasible) or in the school in the attendance area where the family or youth is currently residing.
The right to receive transportation to his/her school origin, if this is requested by the parent and is feasible.
The right to services comparable to those received by housed schoolmates, including transportation and supplemental educational services.
The right to attend school along with children not experiencing homelessness. Segregation based on a student’s status as homeless is strictly prohibited.
The posting of homeless students’ rights in all schools and other places around the community.
For more information please contact Student & Outreach Services.
| Marie Cathryn Phelps Director Student & Outreach Services Ext. 3810 Phone: 210-622-4351 |
Monica DeLuna Clerk Student & Outreach Services Ext. 3809 Fax: 210-622-9502 |