Homeless Education Program (McKinny-Vento Act)
Homeless Students' Rights:
Right to immediate enrollment in school without a permanent address, immunizations, school records or other papers.
Right to continue in the school that the student attended before becoming homeless (school of origin), if it is in the student's best interest.
Right to go to school, no matter where the student lives or how long he or she has lived there.
Right to enroll and attend classes while the school arranges for the transfer of required school records, documents, i.e., immunization records, birth certificates, or an address.
Right to enroll and attend classes even while the school and parent/student seek to resolve a dispute over enrollment.
Right to receive transportation to his/her school of origin as long as he/she is homeless, or if the student becomes permanently housed, receive transportation until the end of the academic school year.
Right to participate in tutoring, school-related activities, and/or receive other support services.
RUSD Homeless Student Support
Waiving of Fees to ensure access/participation
Tutoring and after-school programs such as ASES/ELOP
Transportation (including Omnitrans throughout SB County)
Counseling, MH, and Behavioral Supports
Computer & Internet access
Hygiene & School Supply kits
FACE liaison referral for family support
Homeless Education Resources Padlet - Please click to access community resources, employment resources, food resouarces, mental health and health care resources, and more
SBCC Staff and Website: Information on the homeless education program and available support
Connect IE: Search for free or reduced cost services such as Medical care, food, job training and more
ACES Community Resources - Please click to access San Bernardino County community resources
RUSD Foster Youth Support Services
Waiving of Fees to ensure access/participation
Tutoring and after-school programs such as ASES/ELOP
Transportation (including Omnitrans throughout SB County)
Counseling, MH, and Behavioral Supports
Computer & Internet access
Hygiene & School Supply kits
FACE liaison referral for family support
Foster Youth Student Rights:
Right to immediate enrollment in school even if the student does not have the required documents (immunizations, school records or other papers).
Right to continue in the school that the student attended before being removed from their home (school of origin), the last school they attended, or any school they attended in the last 15 months that they felt a connection.
Foster Youth Educational Resources Padlet: Click here to explore the educational rights and available support for foster youth
SBCSS Staff and Website: Click here for more information on the Foster Youth Program and support
ACES Community Resources - Please click to access San Bernardino County Community Resources
Site Foster and Homeless Liaison:
Alyssa Cavanaugh, McKinley School Counselor
RUSD District Foster and Homeless Liaison:
Adam Waggoner
Director, Child Welfare and Attendance