McKinney-Vento Education Act
IF YOUR FAMILY LIVES IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS
IF YOUR FAMILY LIVES IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS![]()
IF YOUR FAMILY LIVES IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS
By law, school-aged children in one of the following situations may be considered homeless if they are:
- Living in a shelter
- Living in campgrounds, temporarily trailers, or parks
- Living in an automobile
- Living in an abandoned building or public place
- Staying doubled up with friends or relatives, due to loss of housing from financial hardship
- Living in substandard housing (i.e. no running water, no electricity)
- Living in a transitional housing program
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
If you believe you may be eligible and need services, Contact your school’s Targeted Case Manager, the CUSD Homeless/ Foster TOSA or District Homeless Liaison.
Housing Survey
Housing Survey![]()
Housing Survey
If you move from your current location, please complete the Housing Survey Questionnaire.
A Housing Questionnaire is a highly recommended best practice to assist local educational agencies (LEAs) with the identification of homeless children and youth. The Education for Homeless Children and Youth program states that all LEAs and their homeless liaisons must ensure that homeless children and youth are identified by school personnel through outreach and coordination with other agencies. Read the Chico Unified School District Housing Questionnaire Information.
UNDER McKINNEY-VENTO, ELIGIBLE STUDENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO:
UNDER McKINNEY-VENTO, ELIGIBLE STUDENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO:![]()
UNDER McKINNEY-VENTO, ELIGIBLE STUDENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO:
- Receive a free and appropriate public education, and instructional services comparable to those provided to other students.
- Enroll in school immediately, even if they lack documents normally required for enrollment.
- Enroll in school and attend classes while the school gathers required documents.
- Enroll in either:
- The local school of attendance; or
- Continue attending their school of origin (the school attended when permanently housed or the school in which they were last enrolled), depending on preference & feasibility.
- Remain at the school until your family is permanently housed.
- Receive transportation support to and from the school of origin, if eligible.
FOSTER YOUR CHILD'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS
FOSTER YOUR CHILD'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS ![]()
FOSTER YOUR CHILD'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS
- Ensure your child attends school daily and on time. Attendance leads to progress.
- Meet and talk with teachers regularly to discuss how your child is doing.
- Attend school meetings.
- Meet with the school counselor to help your child deal with changes and challenges.
- Get your child additional help if needed (e.g., tutoring, counseling)
