The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act was created to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness have the same opportunity to be successful in school as their housed peers
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Individuals and families who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence are considered to be experiencing homelessness by the McKinney-Vento Act.
*Unaccompanied youth- youth who are not in the physical custody of a parent or court-appointed guardian, such as runaways, youth who have been forced to leave their homes, or youth whose parents have left the area but left the student behind.
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and the Sheboygan Area School District Board of Education policy 5111.01 ensure the educational rights for students who are experiencing homelessness. This program is governed by federal law.
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, the following forms must be filled out and sent to Amee Dulmes: adulmes@sasd.net.
Return to the main Families page to view information about school meals, transportation, and English Learners.
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