Liaison for Homeless Students
The Homeless Liaison will coordinate activities and programs in the best interest of homeless students that will include but not be limited to establishment procedures to:
Continue the student's education in the school of origin for the duration of homelessness; in any case in which a family becomes homeless between academic years or during an academic year; or for the remainder of the academic year, if the student becomes permanently housed during an academic year.
Enroll the student in any public school that non-homeless students who live in the attendance area in which the student is actually living are eligible to attend.
Coordinate and inform parents of transportation to and from the school, if feasible, using the school transportation system.
Ensure that all staff are trained regarding homelessness.
Ensure that enrollment disputes are mediated in accordance with the law.
Inform parents and guardians of educational and related opportunities available to their children in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Educational Act.
Services and related opportunities for students include:
Free meals
Immediate enrollment without records
Tutoring or other instructional support
Expedited evaluations or testing
Transportation if needed and/or qualify
Early Childhood programs
Clothing to meet school requirements
Counseling
Coordination between schools and agencies
Participation in all school activities
Help obtain and transfer records needed for registration
Before/After-school, mentoring, and summer programs
Parent education related to rights and resources
School supplies
Obtaining or transferring records necessary for enrollment
Referrals for medical, dental and other health services