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McKinney-Vento Act (AB 27)

 
Students who have uncertain housing, a temporary address or no permanent physical address are guaranteed enrollment in school by the federal McKinney-Vento Act and California state law.
 

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Your child(ren) may have the right to:
  1. Immediate enrollment in the school they last attended (school of origin) or the local school where you are currently staying, even if you do not have all the required documents at the time of enrollment. 
  2. Continue to attend their school of origin, if requested by you and it is in the best interest. 
  3. Receive transportation to and from their school of origin, the same special programs and services, if needed, as provided to all other children, including free meals and Title I. 
  4. Receive the full protections and services provided under all federal and state laws relating to homeless children, youth and their families.
Click on the following links to download:
Mckinney-Vento Act Flyers
PowerPoint Presentation and Video of 
"Students Experiencing Homelessness: Becoming Informed w/ Identification, Misperceptions, & Services Laws"
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