Even if you have:
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Uncertain housing
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A temporary address
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No permanent physical address
You are guaranteed enrollment in school by the federal McKinney-Vento Act and California state law if you live:
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In a house or apartment with more than one family due to loss of housing or economic hardship
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With friends or family because you are a runaway or an unaccompanied youth
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In substandard housing (without electricity, water, or heat)
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In a shelter (family, domestic violence or youth shelter or transitional living program)
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In a motel, hotel, or weekly rate housing
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In an abondoned building, in a car, at a campground, or on the streets
You can enroll in school immediately even without the documents normally required for enrollment such as:
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Proof of residency
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Immunication records or other required health records
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School records
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Legal guardianship papers
Your child may:
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Participate fully in all school activities and programs for which he/she is eligible
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Receive transportation to and from the school of origin if you request it
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Continue to attend the school in which he/she was last enrolled even if you have moved away from that school's attendance area
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Qualify automatically for school nutrition programs
Your responsibilities are to:
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Make sure your child gets to school on time and ready to learn
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Stay informed of school rules, regulations, and activities
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Contact the homeless liaison for assistance in removing barriers to your child's education
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Attend parent/teacher conferences, Back-to-School Nights, and other school-related activities
For questions about enrolling in school or assistance with school enrollment, contact: