Homeless Liaison
Jen Hart
[email protected]
Education
of Homeless Children
A “homeless
child” is defined
as provided in the McKinney
Homeless Assistance Act.
Each child of a homeless individual and each homeless child has equal
access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to
other students. The Sage International School Board must assign and admit a child
who is homeless to Sage International School regardless of residence and irrespective of whether
the homeless child is able to produce records normally required for enrollment. The Sage International School Board may
not require an out-of-school attendance agreement and tuition for a homeless child.
The Principal or designee shall review and revise rules or procedures
that may act as barriers to the enrollment of homeless children
and youths. In reviewing and revising such procedures, consideration shall be given to issues
concerning transportation, immunization, residence, birth certificates, school records, and other documentation.
Homeless students shall have access to services comparable to services
offered to other students, including
but not limited to:
a. Transportation services;
b. Educational services for which the student
meets eligibility criteria (e.g., Title I);
c. Educational programs for children with
disabilities and limited English proficiency;
d.
Programs
in vocational and technical education, as well as programs for gifted and
talented students; and
e.
School
nutrition program.
The Principal or designee shall give special attention to ensuring the
enrollment and attendance of
homeless children and youths not currently attending school. The Principal or
designee shall appoint a liaison for
homeless children.
A complaint regarding the placement or education of a homeless
child shall first
be presented orally and
informally to Sage International School’s Principal or Sage’s homeless liaison/ coordinator, if/as
designated by the Principal. Thereafter a written complaint must be filed
in accordance with Sage International School’s Uniform Grievance Procedure.