Homeless Youth:Individuals who lack fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence

Unaccompanied Homeless Youth:A youth who lacks fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, and resides with someone who is not a parent or court-appointed legal guardian

• School of Origin through duration of homelessness including feeder schools or if the child becomes permanently housed during the academic year
• Immediate Enrollment without records
• Equal access to education and other services, including preschool, extracurricular activities, and other programs eligible for, to meet the same challenging State academic standards to which all students are held
• School District Educational Liaison
• Dispute Process & Resolution
• Access to School Records and Privacy under Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Transportation provided by the district to school of origin, if needed

Call Foster & Homeless Youth Education Services if you have any questions at 559-265-4003