Homeless Students (Family Liaison)

Homelessness is a lack of permanent housing. Under the McKinney-Vento Act, students living in a campground, car, hotel, motel, shelter, or other temporary residence—or who are sharing a home due to the loss of housing or economic hardship—have their educational stability protected. A homeless child or youth shall:

1. Continue in their school of origin for the duration of homelessness or for the remainder of the school year.

2. Be immediately enrolled, even if the student cannot produce the records required to enroll.

3. Are eligible for free lunch and fee waivers.

4. Would be provided transportation to the school of origin by parent request.

If your family is in a homeless situation, please talk to your principal about the specific needs your student may have, or for further information, call: 

District Family/Homeless Liaison:   Laura Burdine at (435) 833-1900, extension 1415