LUFKIN
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
TABLE OF CONTENTS / TABLA DE CONTENIDOES
LAW
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including children and youth:
• Sharing the housing of other persons due to the loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason
• Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds, due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations
• Living in emergency or transitional shelters, or are abandoned in hospitals
• Living in a public or private place not designated for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings
• Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings
• Migratory children living in the above circumstances
[42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2)]
• Unaccompanied youth includes a homeless child or youth not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian
[42 U.S.C. § 11434a(6)]
LAW
If
you are eligible, you have the right to:
• Receive a free, appropriate public education
• Enroll in school immediately, without required documents, and attend classes while documents are acquired
• Enroll in the local school, or continue attending your school of origin
• Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if preferred
• Receive educational services comparable to those of other students, according to your needs
• Be enrolled in the free school meal program
Ley de Asistencia para Personas sin Hogar McKinney-Vento
Niños, niñas y jóvenes que carecen de una residencia fija, regular y adecuada para pasar la noche, incluidos aquellos que:
• Comparten la vivienda de otras personas debido a la pérdida de vivienda, dificultades económicas u otra razón similar
• Viven en moteles, hoteles, parques de casas rodantes o campamentos debido a la falta de alojamientos adecuados alternativos
• Viven en refugios de emergencia o de transición, o han sido abandonados en hospitales
• Viven en un lugar público o privado que no está diseñado ni destinado para ser un alojamiento habitual para dormir
• Viven en automóviles, parques, espacios públicos, edificios abandonados, viviendas en condiciones deficientes, estaciones de autobuses o trenes, u otros lugares similares
• Son niños, niñas o jóvenes migrantes que viven en cualquiera de las situaciones anteriores [42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2)]
• Jóvenes no acompañados incluye a un niño, niña o joven sin hogar que no está bajo la custodia física de un padre, madre o tutor [42 U.S.C. § 11434a(6)]
Si cumple con los requisitos, usted tiene derecho a:
• Recibir una educación pública, gratuita y adecuada
• Inscribirse en la escuela de inmediato, sin necesidad de presentar documentos requeridos, y asistir a clases mientras se obtienen los documentos
• Inscribirse en la escuela local o continuar asistiendo a su escuela de origen
• Recibir transporte hacia y desde la escuela de origen, si así lo prefiere
• Recibir servicios educativos comparables a los de otros estudiantes, según sus necesidades
• Estar inscrito en el programa de comidas escolares gratuitas
STATE RESOURCES
• Emergency: 911
• Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
• Community Services / Mental Health: 211
• Non-Emergency Municipal Government Services: 311
• Directory Assistance: 411
• Traffic Information or Police Non-Emergency Services: 511
• Telephone Company Customer Service and Repair: 611
• TDD-Relay Services for Persons Who are Hearing Impaired: 711
• Underground Public Utilities / Power Lines, Water Mains, Gas Pipes: 811
• Suicide Prevention: 988
• Runaway Hotline: 1-888-580-HELP (4357)
Texas Youth Helpline: 1-888-722-4852 (call or text)
- listening/help to cope, brainstorm solutions/action plan, low or no-cost counselors or other community resources, free messaging services for run away youth, free rides home for runaway youth
Youth Helpline: 1-800-989-6884
- peer counseling to youth and family members for family conflicts, delinquency, truancy, abuse and neglect, and running away
Texas Abuse Hotline: 1-800-252-5400 / www.TXAbuseHotline.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888 or text HELP
Crisis Text Line: Text “MHFA” to 741741
- Helps people with mental health challenges by connecting callers with trained crisis volunteers who will provide confidential advice, support, and referrals if needed.
Lifeline Crisis Chat: to connect with crisis centers, visit www.crisischat.org
The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678
- Specialized in supporting the LGBTQI+ community - Trained counselors for youth who are in crisis, suicidal, or in need of a safe and nonjudgmental place to talk.
Child Care Aware - Texas: www.childcareaware.org/state/texas/
- Provides resources for families seeking child care and social services.
- https://texaschildcaresolutions.org/ provides more information and is partnered with the Texas Workforce Commission.
Your Texas Benefits Hotline: 1-800-252-8263
Texas Workforce Commission: 1-800-939-6631 / www.twc.state.tx.us
- Provides information about unemployment benefits, career development, job searches and resources, training programs, and child care services.
RECURSOS ESTATALES
• Emergencias: 911
• Control de Envenenamientos: 1-800-222-1222
• Servicios Comunitarios / Salud Mental: 211
• Servicios Municipales No Emergentes: 311
• Asistencia de Directorio Telefónico: 411
• Información de Tráfico o Servicios Policiales No Emergentes: 511
• Servicio al Cliente y Reparaciones de la Compañía Telefónica: 611
• Servicios TDD-Relay para Personas con Discapacidad Auditiva: 711
• Líneas Subterráneas de Servicios Públicos / Tuberías de Agua / Tuberías de Gas: 811
• Prevención del Suicidio: 988
• Línea de Ayuda para Jóvenes que Huyen de Casa: 1-888-580-HELP (4357)
• Línea de Ayuda para Jóvenes de Texas: 1-888-722-4852 (llamada o mensaje de texto) Escucha/apoyo para afrontar situaciones difíciles, Ayuda para generar soluciones o un plan de acción, Consejeros de bajo costo o gratuitos y recursos comunitarios, Servicios de mensajes gratuitos para jóvenes que han huido, Transporte gratuito para regresar a casa para jóvenes que han huido
• Línea de Ayuda para Jóvenes: 1-800-989-6884
Consejería entre compañeros para jóvenes y sus familias sobre conflictos familiares, delincuencia, ausentismo escolar, abuso, negligencia y huida del hogar
• Línea Directa de Abuso en Texas: 1-800-252-5400 / www.TXAbuseHotline.org
• Línea Nacional Contra Agresión Sexual: 800-656-4673
• Línea Directa Contra la Trata de Personas: 888-373-7888 o envíe un mensaje con la palabra HELP
• Línea de Texto en Crisis: Envíe “MHFA” al 741741
Apoyo para personas con desafíos de salud mental a través de voluntarios capacitados que brindan consejos y apoyo confidencial
• Chat de Crisis Lifeline: www.crisischat.org
• The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 o envíe la palabra START al 678678
Apoyo especializado para la comunidad LGBTQI+, Consejeros capacitados para jóvenes en crisis o con pensamientos suicidas
• Recursos Familiares y Laborales Child Care Aware - Texas: www.childcareaware.org/state/texas/ Recursos para familias que buscan cuidado infantil y servicios sociales, Más información: https://texaschildcaresolutions.org/
• Línea de Ayuda de Beneficios de Texas: 1-800-252-8263
• Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas: 1-800-939-6631 / www.twc.state.tx.us
Información sobre beneficios de desempleo, desarrollo profesional, búsqueda de empleo, programas de capacitación y servicios de cuidado infantil
COUNTY RESOURCES
ANGELINA COUNTY
Godtel Ministries
Short-term housing for the homeless, on-site meals for the hungry, and clothing, household items, and furniture (when available) for those in need of these items. There is no monetary cost to the recipients of services
323 Moody St. Lufkin, TX 75901
Contact: 936-637-2520
Family Crisis Center of East Texas
Emergency shelter. transitional housing, counseling, child advocacy, personal/legal advocacy, economic stability program and thrift store.
Contact: Hotline - 1-800-828-SAFE or Text - 936-552-9256
Thrift Store: 206 W. Whitehouse Dr. Lufkin, TX 75904
Restrictions: must call hotline to set up services
CITY/AREA RESOURCES
Assurance Wireless
Contact: (888) 898-4888
Must provide proof of program participation or proof of income; one account per household
CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
Court appointed liaisons for children in abusive relationships and removed to the foster care system. Advocates work for the child in the court system to find the safest permanent solution 317 E. Shepherd Ave. Lufkin, TX 75901
Monday-Friday office hours by appointment only | Contact: 936-634-6725
Restrictions: By court appointment and only for foster children
Greater East Texas Community Action Program (GETCAP)
Energy assistance, Head Start and weatherization for low income families and families of children
3-5 years old, and emergency assistance (food, shelter, medication)
Angelina County Community Action: 1408 N. Raguet St. Lufkin, TX 75901
Monday-Friday by appointment | Contact: 936-639-4787
Restrictions: Application process required. Serves Angelina County
Harold’s House East Texas Alliance for Children
Child Advocacy Center that provides support to children suffering sexual abuse. Provides counseling services, forensic testing, medical data collection, workshops, and referrals to other needed services
109 Temple Rd. Lufkin, TX 75901
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm | Contact: Annie Henderson - 936-634-1999
Restrictions: by appointment or referral from another agency only. Serves Angelina, Nacogdoches, and Sabine counties
Lions Club of Lufkin
Sight First program, offers grants and initiatives to prevent blindness
Golden Corral 2410 S. First, US Hwy 59 S. Lufkin, TX 75901
2nd and 4th Tuesdays 7:00pm | Contact: 936-632-7821
Junior League of Lufkin
Provides backpacks, clothes, school supplies, health kits, and shoes
Pitser Garrison Convention Center 601 N. 2nd St. Lufkin, TX 75901
Registration and pickup generally at the end of July
Contact: Erika Neill - b2sb@juniorleagueoflufkin.org
Restrictions: Angelina County school children only - report card or student schedule with parent or guardian’s ID required
Christian Information Service Center - Food Pantry
501 S. Angelina Lufkin, TX 75901
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:00am-11:30am
Contact: 936-634-2857
No restrictions
CITY/AREA RESOURCES
Deep East Texas Resource Center - Food Pantry
105 Lofton St. Lufkin, TX 75904
Tuesday - Friday 11:30am-1:30pm and 3:30pm-5:30pm, Saturday 9:30am-1:30pm
Contact: 936-238-3291 | No restrictions
George H. Henderson Expo. Center - Produce Distribution
1200 Ellen Trout Dr. Lufkin, TX 75902
Last Tuesday monthly 10:00am-12:00pm | No restrictions
Salvation Army
Soup kitchen, food pantry, shelter, utility services, and medication assistance
412 3rd St. Lufkin, TX 75902
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Restrictions: Application process for some services, soup kitchen and pantry open to all in need.
The Sheepfold Texas
Homeless shelter, emergency housing, and transitional housing assistance for women and children
P.O. Box 154137 Lufkin, TX 75915
Contact: 936-465-4311
Restrictions: women are accepted by referral, call for services
United Pentecostal Campground
4109 S. 1st St. Lufkin, TX 75901
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Contact for services: 936-632-7718
Love INC
Assists with hunger, homelessness, neglect, unemployment, substance abuse, transportation, loneliness, illiteracy, running a household, and proper medical care
113 W. Jackson Ave. Lufkin, TX 75904
Contact: 936-637-6637 | Monday-Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
Huntington First Baptist Church - Food Pantry
Pack Pals program-weekend food bags for children enrolled in Huntington schools. Must apply in the office of their current campus
702 N Main St, Huntington, TX 75949
Pantry - open to those in need - 2nd Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm
Senior boxes available with application
Contact: 936-422-4311
Boys & Girls Club of East Texas
After school program for children
909 S, Angelina Lufkin, TX 75964
Monday - Friday 3:00pm-7:00pm
Contact: Jose Garcia 936-632-3301
1st - 8th grade students
CITY/AREA RESOURCES
Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas
Provides assistance with the workforce/career center, child care assistance, career planning, and financial aid for education and training
210 N. John Redditt Lufkin, TX 75904
Monday - Thursday 8:00am-7:00pm Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Contact: 936-639-1351
Burke Early Childhood Intervention
Early intervention for ages 0-3 years, including speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutritional consultation, and transition assistance beyond 3 years 2211 N. John Redditt Lufkin, TX 75904
Contact: 936-634-4703
Must living in Angelina County, be 0-3 years old, and have a medically diagnosed condition that will probably result in a developmental delay
JD’s Center of HOPE
After school programs, TOTS on the Move, Summer Camps, and recreational activities
1204 Cain St. Lufkin, TX 75904
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Contact: 936-633-6865
The Mosaic Center
Women’s job and life skills training program, parenting classes, and GED and CPR training and certifications
601 N. First St. Lufkin, TX 75901
Contact: 936-639-5068
Brazos Transit District (BTD)
Bus transportation including fixed routes, ADA Paratransit, and a VA shuttle 7 days a week - 5:00am-7:00pm
Contact: 1-800-272-0039
Call for bus routes
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counsel of Deep East Texas
Assistance with drug rehabilitation
304 N. Raguet St. Lufkin, TX 75904
Contact: 936-634-5753
Angelina Coalition
Provides an interagency coalition brochure with resources and contacts available including emergency services, education training, employment, housing, medical, family services, transportation, and drug and alcohol abuse https://www.angelinacoalition.org/interagency-coalition
1320 S. John Redditt Dr. Suite C Lufkin, TX 75904
Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Contact: 936-634-9308 or email info@angelinacoalition.org
DISTRICT CALENDAR
LIAISONS IN REGION 7
ALBA-GOLDEN ISD
Jennifer Wigington (903) 768-2472 wigingtonj@agisd.org
ALTO ISD
Amber Middleton (936) 858-7141 amiddleton@alto.esc7.net
ARP ISD
Lara Parker (903) 859-8482 larap@arpisd.org
BECKVILLE ISD
Loretta Blair (903) 678-3311 blairl@beckvilleisd.net
BIG SANDY ISD
Andrea Blavier 903-636-5287 ablavier@bigsandyisd.org
BROADDUS ISD
Jessica Lott (936) 872-3041 jessicalott@broaddusisd.com
BROWNSBORO ISD
Pam Neal (903) 852-3701 nealp@gobearsgo.net
BULLARD ISD
John Dixon (903) 894-6639 john.dixon@bullardisd.net
CARLISLE ISD
Josh Johnson (903) 861-3801 johnsonj@carlisleisd.org
CARTHAGE ISD
Allen Koch (903) 693-3806 ackoch@carthageisd.org
CAYUGA ISD
Riley Wyatt (903) 928-2102 rwyatt@cayugaisd.com
CENTER ISD
Inez Hughes (936) 598-5642 Inez.Hughes@centerisd.org
CENTRAL HEIGHTS ISD
Amanda Crump (936) 564-2681 amanda.crump@centralhts.net
CENTRAL ISD
Anita Byrd (936) 853-2216 byrda@centralisd.com
CHAPEL HILL ISD
Robin White (903) 566-2441 whiter@chapelhillisd.org
CHIRENO ISD
Meagan Daniels (936) 362-2132 meagan.daniels@chirenoisd.org
CROSS ROADS ISD
Kim Mattingly (903) 489-2001 kmattingly@crossroadsisd.org
CUMBERLAND ACADEMY
Paula Salas (903) 405-1318 psalas@cumberlandacademy.com
CUSHING ISD
Gina Gresham (936) 326-4890 ggresham@cushingisd.org
DIBOLL ISD
Shawna Neal (936) 829-4718 sneal@dibollisd.org
DOUGLASS ISD
Sue Paul (936) 569-9804 spaul@douglassisd.com
EAST TEXAS CHARTER SCHOOL
Terry Lapic (903) 753-9400 tlapic@etchs.net
EDGEWOOD ISD
Becky Goodwin (903) 896-4332 bgoodwin@edgewood-isd.net
ELKHART ISD
Tana Herring (903) 764-8513 therring@elkhartisd.org
ELYSIAN FIELDS ISD
Lauri White (903) 633-2420 lawhite@efisd.org
EUSTACE ISD
Julie Gray (903) 425-5188 jgray@eustaceisd.net
EXCELSIOR ISD
Johnny Lewis (936) 598-5866 jlewis1@excelsior.esc7.net
FRANKSTON ISD
Kim McGuffey (903) 876-2556 kimmcguffey@frankstonisd.net
FRUITVALE ISD
Cesily Peeples (903) 896-4363 peeplesc@fruitvaleisd.com
GARRISON ISD
Julie Konderla (936) 347-7032 konderlaj@garrisonisd.com
GARY ISD
Leigh Ann Daniels (903) 685-2291 ldaniels@garyisd.net
GILMER ISD
Jeff Hamilton (903) 841-7400 hamiltonj@gilmerisd.org
GLADEWATER ISD
Rae Ann Patty (903) 845-6991 pattyr@gladewaterisd.com
GRAND SALINE ISD
Debby Morse (903) 962-7546 dmorse@grandsalineisd.net
HALLSVILLE ISD
Amy Whittle (903) 668-5990 awhittle@hisd.com
HARLETON ISD
Jay Ratcliff (903) 777-2372 ratcliffjay@harletonisd.net
HARMONY ISD
Carolyn Duke (903) 725-5492 cduke@harmonyisd.net
HAWKINS ISD
Jennifer Hawkins (903) 769-2181 jennifer.hawkins@hawkinsisd.org
HEMPHILL ISD
Stephen English (409) 787-3371 stephen.english@hemphillisd.net
LIAISONS IN REGION 7
HENDERSON ISD
Terry Everitt (903) 655-5000 teveritt@hendersonisd.org
HUDSON ISD
Teresa Matthews (936) 875-3351 MatthewsT@hudsonisd.org
HUNTINGTON ISD
Sandy Flowers (936) 876-4287 sflowers@huntingtonisd.com
JACKSONVILLE ISD
Teresa Marion (903) 586-6511 teresa.marion@jisd.org
JOAQUIN ISD
Kathy Carrington (936) 269-3128 kcarrington@joaquinisd.net
KARNACK ISD
James Demery (903) 679-3117 jdemery@karnackisd.org
KILGORE ISD
Melissa Brown (903) 988-3900 melbrown@kisd.org
LANEVILLE ISD
Robin Pilette (903) 863-5353 piletter@lanevilleisd.org
LAPOYNOR ISD
Jennifer Nuckolls (903) 876-4057 jnuckolls@lapoynorisd.net
LEVERETTS CHAPEL ISD
Nikki Saxton (903) 834-3181 nsaxton@leverettschapelisd.net
LINDALE ISD
Christy Clouse (903) 881-4001 clouseca@lisdeagles.net
LONGVIEW ISD
Dolly Soule (903) 381-2200 dsoule@lisd.org
LUFKIN ISD
Tonja Akridge (936) 630-4287 takridge@lufkinisd.org
MALAKOFF ISD
Laura Holcombe (903) 381-2200 laura.holcolmbe@malakoffisd.org
MARSHALL ISD
Elissha Monsivais (903) 927-8700 monsivaisen@marshallisd.com
MARTINS MILL ISD
Lauren Hall (903) 479-3234 lhall@martinsmillisd.net
MARTINSVILLE ISD
Courtney Marshall (936) 564-3455 cmarshall@martinsvilleisd.com
MINEOLA ISD
Chase Thomas (903) 569-2448 c.thomas@mineolaisd.net
MOUNT ENTERPRISE ISD
Amber Williamson (903) 822-3721 awilliamson@meisd.org
MURCHISON ISD
Emma Cotton (903) 469-3887 cotton@murisd.org
NACOGDOCHES ISD
Ruby Ramon (936) 569-5000 rramon@nacisd.org
NECHES ISD
Ashley Faucett (903) 584-3683 ashley.faucett@nechesisd.net
NEW DIANA ISD
Melissa Ryan (903) 663-8000 mryan@ndisd.org
NEW SUMMERFIELD ISD
Deanna Molloy (903) 726-3306 dmolloy@newsummerfieldisd.net
ORE CITY ISD
Kayla Jordan (903) 968-3300 jordank@ocisd.net
OVERTON ISD
Ruby Richardson (903) 834-6145 ruby.richardson@overtonisd.org
PALESTINE ISD
Robin Chapman (903) 731-8000 rchapman@palestineschools.org
PANOLA CHARTER SCHOOL
Charles Worley (903) 693-6355 cworley@panolaschools.net
PINE TREE ISD
Valerie Ibeji (903) 295-5000 vibeji@ptisd.org
PINEYWOODS COMMUNITY ACADEMY
Marilyn Hankla (936) 634-5515 mhankla@pcacharter.net
QUITMAN ISD
Melissa Coats (903) 763-5000 coatsm@quitmanisd.net
RAINS ISD
Lyndsay Hayes (903) 473-2222 hayesl@rainsisd.org
RANCH ACADEMY
Melissa Pardue (903) 200-2918 mpardue@raschools.com
RUSK ISD
Cadi Collins (903) 683-5592 cadi.collins@ruskisd.net
SABINE ISD
Shelly Yates (903) 984-8564 syates@sabineisd.org
SAN AUGUSTINE ISD
Marc Griffin (936) 275-2306 mgriffin@saisd.us
LIAISONS IN REGION 7
SHELBYVILLE ISD
Gina Jones (936) 598-2641 ginaj@shelbyville.k12.tx.us
SLOCUM ISD
Bailee Duren (903) 478-3624 bduren@slocumisd.org
SPRING HILL ISD
Taylor Clark (903) 759-4404 tclark@shisd.net
STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIV. CHARTER SCHOOL
Natalie Cardenas (936) 468-5899 cardenasnn@sfasu.edu
TATUM ISD
Drenon Fite Jr. (903) 947-6482 fited@tatumisd.org
TENAHA ISD
Terry Bowlin (936) 248-5000 bowlinterry@tenahaisd.com
TIMPSON ISD
Dana Lawrence (936) 254-2463 dlawrence@timpsonisd.com
TRINIDAD ISD
Natalie Martin (903) 778-2673 natalie.martin@trinidadisd.com
TROUP ISD
David Smith (903) 842-3067 dsmith@troupisd.org
TYLER ISD
Rita Taylor (903) 262-1000 rita.taylor@tylerisd.org
UNION GROVE ISD
Jennifer Applegate (903) 844-3900 applegatej@ugisd.org
UNION HILL ISD
John Booth (903) 762-2140 boothj@uhisd.com
UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY
Nikki Hart (903) 730-3988 nhart@uttyler.edu
VAN ISD
Richard Pride (903) 963-8710 richard.pride@vanisd.org
WASKOM ISD
Ross Boyett (903) 687-3361 rboyett@waskomisd.net
WELLS ISD
Tiffanie Smith (936) 867-4400 tsmith@wells.esc7.net
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Leisha Smith (903) 392-7850 smithl@westruskisd.org
WEST SABINE ISD
Misti Smith (409) 584-2655 misti.smith@westsabineisd.net
WESTWOOD ISD
Tiffany Carwell (903) 729-1776 tncarwell@westwoodisd.net
WHITE OAK ISD
Lisa Wright (903) 291-2200 wrightl@woisd.net
WHITEHOUSE ISD
Stacy Pineda (903) 839-5500 pinedas@whitehouseisd.org
WINNSBORO ISD
Casey Monds (903) 342-3737 casey.monds@winnsboroisd.org
WINONA ISD
Heather Carnes (903) 939-4141 hcarnes@winonaisd.org
WODEN ISD
Shawn Berry (936) 564-2073 sberry@wodenisd.org
YANTIS ISD
Janan Straznicky (903) 383-2462 jstraznicky@yantisisd.net
ZAVALLA ISD
Elizabeth Boulware (936) 897-2271 eboulware@zavallaisd.org
FAQs
Are children and youth who move in with relatives, friends, or other people covered by the McKinney-Vento Act?
Children and youth who are sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason are covered by the McKinney-Vento Act. This can include unaccompanied youth who are running away from home, even if their parents state a desire for the youth to return home. It could also include families who move in with others as a result of an emergency related to a job loss, reduction in work hours or pay, unexpected medical bills, natural disasters, or domestic violence.
Can schools require verification or proof of residency?
No. Schools may not require verification or proof of residency as a condition of enrollment. Due to their precarious living situations, it frequently will be impossible for families and youth experiencing homelessness to provide such verification.
Must schools enroll youth in school without proof of guardianship?
Yes. Lack of a legal guardian or guardianship documents cannot delay or prevent the enrollment of unaccompanied youth.
Are children and youth who live in trailer homes or trailer parks covered by the McKinney-Vento Act?
Under some circumstances, yes. Under the McKinney-Vento Act, children and youth who live in trailer parks are covered by the Act if they live in the trailer park “due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations”. Therefore, whether children and youth living in trailer parks are covered by the Act is a case-by-case determination to be made by the local McKinney-Vento liaison, in light of the family’s circumstances.
How immediate is immediate enrollment?
The Act requires schools to enroll students immediately, even if the student is unable to provide documents that are typically required for enrollment, such as a birth certificate, record of immunizations, or other documentation.
Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQs)
¿Están cubiertos por la Ley McKinney-Vento los niños, niñas y jóvenes que se mudan con familiares, amigos u otras personas?
Sí. Los niños, niñas y jóvenes que comparten la vivienda de otras personas debido a la pérdida de vivienda, dificultades económicas u otra razón similar están cubiertos por la Ley McKinney-Vento. Esto puede incluir a jóvenes no acompañados que huyen de casa, incluso si sus padres expresan el deseo de que regresen. También puede incluir a familias que se mudan con otras personas como resultado de una emergencia relacionada con la pérdida de empleo, reducción de horas o salario, facturas médicas inesperadas, desastres naturales o violencia doméstica.
¿Pueden las escuelas exigir verificación o comprobante de residencia?
No. Las escuelas no pueden exigir verificación ni comprobante de residencia como condición para la inscripción. Debido a su situación de vivienda inestable, con frecuencia será imposible que las familias y jóvenes en situación de calle proporcionen dicha verificación.
¿Deben las escuelas inscribir a los jóvenes sin comprobante de tutela o custodia legal?
Sí. La falta de un tutor legal o de documentos de tutela no puede retrasar ni impedir la inscripción de jóvenes no acompañados.
¿Están cubiertos por la Ley McKinney-Vento los niños y jóvenes que viven en casas rodantes o parques de casas rodantes?
En algunas circunstancias, sí. Según la Ley McKinney-Vento, los niños y jóvenes que viven en parques de casas rodantes están cubiertos si viven allí “debido a la falta de alojamientos adecuados alternativos”. Por lo tanto, si los niños y jóvenes que viven en parques de casas rodantes están cubiertos por la Ley es una determinación que debe hacerse caso por caso por el enlace local de McKinneyVento, teniendo en cuenta las circunstancias de la familia.
¿Qué tan inmediata debe ser la inscripción inmediata?
La Ley requiere que las escuelas inscriban a los estudiantes de inmediato, incluso si no pueden proporcionar documentos que normalmente se requieren para la inscripción, como el acta de nacimiento, registros de vacunación u otra documentación.
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ENROLLMENT CONFERENCE
STUDENT: DOB: ID #:
ADDRESS:
CAMPUS: GRADE: DATE:
COMPLETED:
ENROLLMENT PROCESS:
Student received student handbook / welcome packet / link. TAC § 89.1605
Student has been introduced to the school and school processes.
Student and guardian are informed that the student will receive free meals.
The enrollment conference occurred within the first two weeks after the student is identified as McKinney-Vento eligible or in substitute care.
ENROLLMENT CONFERENCE TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Identify academic and extracurricular interests
Review credits and assessment information
Determine social, emotional, and behavioral supports and/or concerns
Review student’s attendance and if needed interventions
Communication preferences of parent/guardians or unaccompanied youth
College and Career readiness if applicable
Previous successes
Other district specific procedures
Pertinent staff members are knowledgeable concerning communication, processes, and procedures for facilitating successful school transitions.
Attendees:
Title / Position:
