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Resources for Students Experiencing Homelessness

Support for Students Experiencing Homelessness

Our district is committed to ensuring that all students have full access to education and can participate in school activities, regardless of their housing situation. We provide essential resources to meet basic needs and work closely with families to keep them engaged in their child’s education.

McKinney-Vento Act

If your family has lost housing, your child may be eligible for support under the federal McKinney-Vento Act. This law provides assistance to students living in the following situations:

  • Unsheltered and living in a vehicle, park, campground, bus/train station, abandoned building, without running water or electricity, abandoned in a hospital, or other inadequate housing accommodations.
  • Temporarily living with another person due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason.
  • Residing in a hotel/motel.
  • Staying in an emergency or transitional shelter.
  • Living without a parent or legal guardian.

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Questions? Need help?

For questions or assistance, please contact Dr. Jennifer Hernandez, the District’s McKinney-Vento Liaison by email or call 360-473-1077. You may also contact your child’s school counselor.

Student Rights

Eligible students have the right to:

  • Receive a free education.
  • Enroll in school immediately, even without required documents.
  • Attend classes while the school gathers missing documents.
  • Enroll in the nearest school or the school they last attended (school of origin), even after relocating.
  • Receive transportation to and from their school of origin.
  • Access the same educational services as other students, even if they cannot pay for them.
  • Participate in before and after-school programs.
  • Receive counseling services.
  • Get free breakfast and lunch.
  • Join special education, bilingual, vocational, and gifted programs if qualified.
  • Receive necessary school supplies.
  • Be evaluated for any disabilities.
  • Receive support from the district’s liaison, Dr. Jennifer Hernandez and school counselors.

Related Policies & Procedures

  • 3115

    Students Experiencing Homelessness: Enrollment Rights and Services

  • 3115P

    Procedure: Students Experiencing Homelessness: Enrollment Rights and Services

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