Homeless Student Support
The AASD supports students experiencing homelessness through the McKinney-Vento Act, ensuring immediate school enrollment, transportation assistance, educational supplies, and community referrals. From securing stable housing and nutritious meals to finding emotional support and navigating eviction processes, a network of organizations and services is ready to help.
McKinney-Vento supports include:
- School enrollment stability and consistency: Students experiencing homelessness can continue to attend their school of origin (the school they have been attending)
- Assessment of needed transportation support to and from the school of origin
- Immediate school enrollment and assistance in overcoming any school enrollment barriers
- Authorization of free school meals
- Waiving of school fees
- Access to educational materials and/or supplies
- Assistance with basic needs and linking families to community resources
- Post-high school support planning for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
*Support is determined each school year and remains in place for the duration of the school year in which the child is qualified under McKinney-Vento.
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Parents or guardians of students experiencing homelessness or unaccompanied homeless youth have the right under McKinney-Vento to appeal or dispute decisions made by the district regarding eligibility, school selection, or enrollment. [42 U.S.C. 11432(g)(3)(E)] In the event of a dispute, please complete the AASD McKinney-Vento Dispute Resolution Procedure form with the AASD Homeless Support Liaison.