1. McKinney-Vento Homeless Project
North East ISD

2. Homelessness: Legal Definition
Homeless Children and Youth:
Who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence
Loss of housing
Nighttime residence that is:
Public space not designated for human beings;
Substandard housing

3. District Profile

4. Shelters
Strong Foundation
SAMMs
Haven for Hope
Salvation Army

5. McKinney-Vento Homeless Student Assistance ACT
Immediate Enrollment
Free Lunch
Transportation
School of Origin
Access to all programs

6. Where can they attend? Student School of Origin Attendance Area
Pick a District
Where can they attend?

7. Enrollment Family or Unaccompanied Youth must:
Complete the Student Residency Questionnaire (SRQ)
They are NOT required to present:
Identification
Shot Records
Proof of Residence (Including “Lives With”)
Hotel Receipts
POA or Guardianship Paperwork

8. No Documents??? We assist with obtaining birth certificates
In the event one is not located in 30 days, we contact ChildSafe and SAPD
If the parent is refusing or resistant to providing an address, please call the office
30 Days to obtain shots and provide documents
Responsible Party form for Unaccompanied Youth

9. Once Enrolled Comparable Services Same classes Same activities
Flexibility for Extracurricular activities
FEES
Do not segregate
Free Lunch
Due by 10:00AM each morning
Next day if after this time

10. Campus Contact Responsibilities
Posting
Homeless student rights are to be posted in public areas and staff to be trained on identification and accommodations
Training all front and administrative staff
Point of Contact for all issues
AP, Family Specialist, Counselor or Principal
Compliance forms/surveys

11. FERPA Students are identified by:
on the Mainframe (for now) with a “Z” SNAC code
SPGM Screen under HMLS
STSB with “H” on program with your campus number
Report then ed

12. Common Enrollment Issues
Campuses are to immediately enroll students who are in homeless situations
If the family “might be” homeless, do not send the family to Pupil Personnel for enrollment; Call our office and we may be able to conduct an interview over the phone
Do not require Proof of Residence
Do not send an Attendance Officer Referral to verify residence
Send SRQs immediately

13. Qualifications
Students are qualified based on their current living situation
Cases are prioritized based on need when received by our office
Family/Unaccompanied Youth are interviewed
Determine where they are to be enrolled
Disqualified students withdrawn if they do not live in the attendance area
Retain rights for the entire school year
Rights begin when we receive their SRQ

14. How do they qualify? Circumstances at the Time of SRQ
Imminent eviction with documentation
CPS Documentation
Each student’s qualification is based on their situation
Remember, each case is different, even though they seem similar

15. Transportation Issues
New or Updated Schedules
Call your Liaison to update the information and set up transportation
Schedules and instructions are to be followed
Please call your Liaison immediately if the McKinney bus is late

16. Attendance Attendance
Homeless students experience greater than average absenteeism due to:
Couch surfing
Unreliable housing
Eviction
Unaware of federal rights
Avoiding ex-spouse
Residing in hotel, motel or tent

17. Attendance: Campus Responsibility
Truancy
Campuses are directed to not withdraw homeless students for non-attendance
Court action is only to be taken once it has been cleared through the McKinney Office/Director
ATP
Campus responsible for attendance calls
Call your Liaison regarding concerns

18. Why Can’t I Withdraw the Student?
School of Origin
The Director of Family Support, who is the registered Homeless Liaison for North East ISD, is the only person who can “Revoke” the student’s “School of Origin” rights
Immediately, the District Grievance Process begins and the parent/guardian/student is delivered their rights and the Grievance Process steps

19. Discipline Student Behavior Issues
Homeless students have higher than average rates of discipline referrals
Most students in homeless situations are experiencing PTSD and related issues such as:
Witnessed violence in or around their family
Have unstable housing
Unable to help their parents or guardians
Lack trust in adults and institutions
Physical and mental trauma
No support structure or role models

20. What to look for…..Identification of Homeless Students
Identifiers
Unable to provide a Proof of Residency
Statements from student/parent
Loss of job
Living with another family
Student chronically absent, wearing same clothes, CPS referrals, etc.
No destination when they withdraw from the campus
Discuss temporary living arrangement

21. Support Programs SEGway Drop-in Program Comprehensive Food Bank
Fresh vegetables, fruit and bread
Campus Websites
Baby Box
After-hours Attendance Coach

22. Contact Information
Family Support Services
3736 Perrin Central, Bldg. 1
San Antonio, Texas
P- (210)
F- (210)