Compliance Training for Registrars and Others Who Enroll Students Kids Without Homes: A School District Responds

Contact Information Name: Office Phone: Other Phone: Homeless Education Liaison

Federal Law defines and protects the rights of homeless students to enroll in, attend, and succeed in our public schools The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

Overview Effects of poverty and homelessness Compliance with federal and state enrollment provisions Importance of educational stability for homeless students Title I and free school meals Ways to assist homeless students Major Topics

The McKinney-Vento Act Children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence are homeless

The McKinney-Vento Act When families “double up” because one family is experiencing loss of housing or economic hardship, the family is considered homeless Families living “doubled up”

The McKinney-Vento Act Children in migratory families Children with parent(s) serving abroad in the military Unaccompanied youth not living with a parent or legal guardian Special Considerations

The McKinney-Vento Act but none of those places qualifies as a “fixed, regular, and adequate” nighttime residence Students without homes... live in all kinds of places...

Common problems Effects of poverty and homelessness Educational needs Emotional and social difficulties Life is difficult for our homeless students Increasing Awareness

The McKinney-Vento Act The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act says that children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence are homeless What you must know about the law:

The McKinney-Vento Act School of Origin Educational Stability Transportation Cooperation and collaboration Removal of any barrier to immediate enrollment

The McKinney-Vento Act No documents required Immediate Access Assistance of homeless liaison in obtaining immunizations and/or medical records Written explanation of decision in dispute resolutions

Texas Education Code specifies that a student who is homeless is entitled to admission in any Texas school district Chapter 25 of the Texas Education Code

Federal Law defines and protects the rights of homeless students to enroll in, attend, and succeed in our public schools The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

Managing Attendance Records Student Attendance Accounting Handbook Bona-fide effort Timely records Withdrawals from district

Increasing Awareness at the time of enrollment after a student is enrolled and attending classes Know the possible signs of homelessness...

Routine inquiries about residency help determine which students might be eligible for assistance because they meet the legal definition of homelessness Student Residency Questionnaire Obtaining Student Data

Proof of residency Birth data School records Health records and immunizations Acceptable Documents after Enrollment

Obtaining Student Data Application can be used only in certain circumstances for students born in Texas Send application to the Bureau of Vital Statistics at the Texas Department of Health Application for BVS Certificate for School Admission

Choice of Schools School of origin... if it is requested and feasible -- or -- School of residency Which school is in a student’s best interest?

Homeless Education Liaison you identify a student who needs homeless services Contact me when... assistance is needed with immunizations and/or medical records choice of schools requires dispute resolution

Making a Difference at the time of enrollment when a student is leaving your school when communicating with homeless students and their families Ways Can Assist Our Students in Homeless Situations You

Contact Information Name: Office Phone: Other Phone: Homeless Education Liaison