You have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act

As a family experiencing transitional housing you have the right to:

• Continue your child’s education at the school they attended prior to becoming homeless (their school of origin for this school year)
• Enroll your child in any public school that other students are eligible to attend, from the same attendance area.
• Appeal if your child is sent to a school other than their school of origin or a school requested by you.
• Have your child enroll in and have a full and equal opportunity to succeed without being separated from other students.
• Receive educational services for which your child is eligible including transportation services; participate in meal programs, referrals to health care/immunization services, and other appropriate services.

If your family lives in any of the following situations you may qualify for services:

• In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground;
• On the street;
• In an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodation; or
• Doubled up with friends or relatives because you cannot find or afford housing.