Homeless Liaison offered at White River School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Homeless Liaison offered at Tumwater School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Homeless Liaison offered at Eatonville School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Center for Culture, Inclusion and Community offered at Cascadia College
Promotes social justice and community collaboration. Coordinates educational and social events and programs.
Offers a variety of services including:
- Resources for students, staff, and faculty
- Workshops and Guest Speaker Series
- Film Screenings and Discussions
- Events and Celebrations
- Coordination of Cascadia's participation in the Washington State Student of Color Conference for Cascadia students
Homeless Liaison offered at Rochester School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Homeless Liaison offered at Pe Ell School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Homeless Liaison offered at Winlock School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Homeless Liaison offered by Bethel School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Homeless Liaison offered at Evaline School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Equity and Welcome Center offered by North Seattle College
Promotes social justice, responsible action and accountability. Some services open to the community.
The center aims to provide helpful resources for students, faculty, staff and community that will inform our ongoing quest for racial equity and create a sense of belonging for all. This includes communities from all cultures, ages, religious beliefs, races/ethnicities, sizes, gender identities, abilities, qualities, sexual affiliations, socioeconomic classes, veteran status, political beliefs, and citizenship status and sovereign nations.
Homeless Liaison offered at Chehalis School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Homeless Liaison offered at Puyallup School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Homeless Liaison offered at White Pass School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Homeless Liaison offered at Peninsula School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Homeless Liaison offered at Olympia School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Homeless Liaison offered at North Thurston School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Homeless Liaison offered at Tenino School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Homeless Liaison offered at Griffin School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Homeless Liaison offered at Napavine School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Homeless Liaison offered at Clover Park School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school. Contact the superintendent or his assistant.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Homeless Liaison offered at Carbonado School District
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Homeless Liaison offered at Yelm Community Schools
Provides homeless families and students, including unaccompanied youth, services to help youth stay in school.
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.
Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
Helps youth and families sign up for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.
Students experiencing homelessness cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.
Under the McKinney-Vento act students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent possible."
Factors that may be considered include:
- the age of the child or youth
- the impact the commute may have on the student's education
- personal safety issues
- the student's need for special instruction
- length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location
- time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.
When a school district helps with transportation to and from school, it can take the form of school buses, gas vouchers or city bus passes, or other forms of transportation.
Students experiencing homelessness also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.
Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.