Homeless
Education in Shelby County Schools
Who is considered “homeless”? Any child
or youth not attending school who lacks a fixed, regular,
and adequate nighttime residence is considered homeless
and includes those who are sharing housing with others
due to loss of housing or economic hardship. It
also includes children and youth who are living in hotels,
campgrounds, emergency shelters, cars, bus or train stations,
or other similar settings.
What are the education rights of homeless children
and youth?
- Immediate enrollment in school and, when desired
or feasible, at the “school of origin.”
- Prompt provision of necessary services such as transportation
and meal programs.
- Appropriate support services and programs for which
they are eligible such as programs for English language
learners, gifted children, children with disabilities,
vocational education, and pre-school.
- Academic assistance through the district’s
federally funded Title I program.
- Parent or guardian involvement school activities.
It you should need further information
or clarification please contact Angela Hargrave, Director
of Student Services, at 321-2664, or e-mail
her at
ahargrave@scsk12.org.
For Title I Homeless information contact James Aldinger,
Director of Federal Programs, at 321-2511, or e-mail
him at
jaldinger@scsk12.org.
