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Administrative Regulation No. 5111.13
Regulation Reviewed:  February 6, 2003

RESIDENCY FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN


Homeless students living in the district shall be admitted to district schools upon presentation of any of the following:

1.     Hotel or motel receipts

2.     A letter from a social service agency or homeless shelter verifying that the student lives within the district

3.    An affidavit from the parent/guardian stating that the family lives within the district

A reasonable effort shall be made to secure an address, phone number and medical release from the parent/guardian when a student is placed in a classroom.

(cf. 5125 - Student Records)

Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
1980-1986  County community schools
2558.2  Use of revenue limits to determine average daily attendance of homeless children
39807.5 Payment of transportation costs by parents
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
11431-11435 McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act