Homeless Student Services
The McKinney-Vento Assistance Act provides certain rights and protections for families experiencing homelessness. According to McKinney-Vento, anyone who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence is homeless.
Homelessness may include anyone:
Living in an emergency shelter
Abandoned in hospitals or awaiting foster care
Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks or campgrounds due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations
Living in cars, parks, public spaces, bus or train stations or similar settings
"Doubled up" living with friends or family due to the loss of housing, economic hardship or a similar reason
"Unaccompanied youth", under the age of 18, living without a parent or guardian
Migratory children living in these conditions
Homeless Student Rights
Immediate enrollment, even if lacking paperwork
Transportation to and from school of origin
Free breakfast and lunch programs
After school tutoring with free transportation to those schools offering the services
Public posting of rights
School selection (School of origin/local school)
Comparable services
Prohibition of segregation
Social referrals
Resources
Contact
For further information, to make referrals or for questions regarding services for families experiencing homelessness, please call: Ms. Kari Timm- PEASD Homeless Liason (262) 495-7101 ext. 2215 or email Ms. Kari Timm.