Residency and Educational Rights
Students who are in temporary, inadequate, and homeless living situations have the following rights:
1) Immediate enrollment in the school they last attended or the school in whose attendance area they are currently staying even if they do not have all the documents normally required at the time of enrollment. Access to free meals and textbooks, Title I and other educational programs, and other comparable services including
2) transportation.
3) To attend the same classes and activities that students in other living situations also participate in without fear of being separated or treated differently due to their housing situations.
Any questions about these rights can be directed to the UHPA McKinney-Vento Liaison, Dr. Alan Metcalfe at 574-533-8631or the State Coordinator at (800) 833-2199. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have received and understand the above rights.