New River Valley
PROJECT
HOPE, NEW RIVER VALLEY
Homeless Children and Youth have
the Right to a Free,
Appropriate Public Education
McKinney-Vento Act, amended July,
2004.
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PROJECT
HOPE, NEW RIVER VALLEY |
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SCHOOLS There are 5 school systems, 46 schools throughout the New River Valley. Each school system has a designated Homeless Liaison; each school has a Homeless Contact. For a complete list of contacts for the '04-'05 school year go to the following link: Regional Homeless Contacts. All of these individuals work with Project HOPE, NRV to ensure the enrollment, attendance and success of all children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Common Questions & Answers Q: Who is homeless? A: Anyone who, due to a lack of housing, lives in a shelter, motel, vehicle, campground, on the street or doubled up with family/friends. (Who is Homeless Issue Brief) Q: Where can homeless children/youth attend school? A: Either the school in which the child/youth was last enrolled (school of origin), or the school in the attendance area where the child/youth is temporarily living. (School Selection Issue Brief) Q: Can students experiencing homelessness be denied enrollment if the parent/guardian does not have proof of residence? A: No. The parent/guardian may sign an affidavit stating that the family is staying in temporary accommodations. (Enrollment Issue Brief) Q: What if the homeless child/youth does not have the school records for a child experiencing homelessness? A: The child/youth must be enrolled immediately. It is the responsibility of the schools to obtain necessary records. (Enrollment Issue Brief) Q: Are school systems required to provide transportation to the "school of origin?" A: Yes. Schools are required to provide transportation to and from a student's school of origin at a parent's request. (Transportation Issue Brief)
For a complete list of Issue Briefs published by the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth please visit the following webpage: NAEHCY - Training Materials - Issue Briefs. |
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