5118.1

Students

Homeless Students

Children who meet the Federal definition of "homeless" will be provided a free and appropriate public education in the same manner as all other students of the District and will not be stigmatized or segregated on the basis of their status as homeless. No homeless student will be denied enrollment based on lack of proof of residency. No Board policy, administrative guideline, or practice will be interpreted or applied in such a way as to inhibit the enrollment, attendance, or school success of homeless children.

Homeless students will be provided services comparable to other students in the District in compliance with federal and state law. Access to District programs include public preschool programs administered by the District.

The Superintendent will appoint a Liaison for Homeless Children who will perform the duties as assigned by the Superintendent. Additionally, the Liaison will coordinate and collaborate with the State Coordinator for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth as well as with community and school personnel responsible for the provision of education and related services to homeless children and youths.

(cf. 5143   Student Health Assessments and Immunizations)

Legal Reference:  Connecticut General Statutes

4-176e to 4-180a Agency hearings.

4-181a contested cases. Reconsideration. Modifications.

10-186 Duties of local and regional boards of education re scool attendance. Hearings. Appeals to state board. Establishment of hearing board. Readmission. Transfers. (as amended by PA 19-179)

10-253(e) School privileges for children in certain placements, non-resident children and children in temporary shelters. (as amended by PA 17-194)

17a 101 Protection of children from abuse.  Reports required of certain professional persons.  When child may be removed from surroundings without court order.

17a-102 Report of danger of abuse.

17a 103 Reports by others.

17a 106 Cooperation in relation to prevention, identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect.

46b 120 Definitions.

P.A. 19-179 An Act Concerning Homeless Students' Access to Education.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, (PL 107-110-Sec 1032) 42 U.S.C.  11431-11435, as amended by the ESSA, P.L. 114-95.

Policy adopted:  December 18, 2007

Policy revised:  May 19, 2020