Homeless Education: McKinney-Vento Act

If you, your family, or someone you know…

• Usually sleep(s) on someone’s couch or in a car or in an abandoned building
• Live(s) with relatives or friends
• Live(s) in a temporary trailer park or campground
• Lost or left your/his/her home

There are some things you should know about.

Students without a permanent place to live have the right to:

• Go to school, including public pre-school
• Obtain free lunch
• Receive transportation, if requested
• Participate in all school programs (like athletics and other student activities)
• Receive the same support and services provided to all students, as needed.

For more information or questions, please contact the Assistant Superintendent and Homeless Liaison for the Dover Sherborn Public Schools at 508-785-0036.