• Once eligibility has been determined, homeless children and families have the right to:

    • Enroll the student, even if they don’t have immediate access to the required paperwork.
    • A school placement that is in the best interest of the child.  The child may stay at the school they attended when they were permanently housed.  This is called the “school of origin.”  The child may also attend school in the district where the family is currently staying.  The McKinney-Vento Liaison will help determine the most feasible and reasonable placement that is in the child’s best interest.
    • Transportation to the school of origin, if feasible until the family has permanent housing.
    • Transportation to the school of origin, if feasible until the family has permanent housing.
    • Free services including breakfast, lunch, and textbook fees.
    • Appeal decisions regarding placement and services.