The Law
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is the federal law that governs the educational rights of children and youth in homeless situations. This act was reauthorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in 2015.
For additional information on the educational rights of homeless children and youth, you may visit these recommended sites: The McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act www.naehcy.org
Students' Rights
Taylor County Public Schools shall provide an educational environment that treats all students with dignity and respect. Every homeless student shall have equal access to the same free and appropriate educational opportunities as students who are not homeless. This commitment to the educational rights of homeless children and youth applies to all services, programs, and activities provided or made available by the Taylor County School district.
STUDENT RESIDENCY REFERRAL FORM
Date of Referral:_____________________
Name of Student:________________________________________________________
Student/Students:
Name:__________________________________________________Grade:________
Name:__________________________________________________Grade:________
Name:__________________________________________________Grade:________
What is the student’s living situation and/or the reason for concern:_________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Other comments/notes:_______________________________________(may use back of form)
Name of faculty/staff making referral:________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
PLEASE ROUTE FORM ONCE OBTAINED FROM THE SCHOOLS TO MRS. LATONJA TURNER, HOMELESS LIAISON OR SUBMIT TO THE CENTRAL OFFICE OR BUS BARN PERSONNEL.
Other comments/notes:_______________________________________(may use back of form)
Name of faculty/staff making referral:________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY:
Date Received:__________________________
Date SRS Completed:_____________________
Final Designation:
______Qualified Under McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, initial school year _______________
______Did not qualify under McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
TCSD rev. 06/2020