McKinney-Vento Liaison (Homeless Education Program) offered at Highline Public Schools No. 401
McKinney-Vento Liaison (Homeless Education Program) offered at Highline Public Schools No. 401
Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay. Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services. Homeless McKinney-Vento students cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness. Under the McKinney-Vento act, students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent feasible." Factors that may be considered include: - The age of the child or youth - The impact the commute may have on the student's education - Personal safety issues - The student's need for special instruction - Length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location - Time remaining in the school year District boundaries are not a factor in the decision. McKinney-Vento students also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school. Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.
Location
15675 Ambaum Boulevard Southwest, Burien, WA 98166
Voice
Hours
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Application process
Talk to a McKinney-Vento building designee at the student's local school or contact the district's homeless McKinney-Vento liaison or Family Support Worker.
Eligibility
Students who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence which includes; - Hotels, motels, cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, bus or train stations. - Transitional housing, emergency or domestic violence shelters. - Doubled up with other families or relatives due to loss of housing or inability to find affordable housing. - Students who do not live in the physical custody of parents/guardians, who lack permanent housing ( i.e. Unaccompanied Youth).
Fee
None.
Agency info
Highline Public Schools No. 401
Public school system provides basic education, vocational education, preschool, alternative programs, programs for English language learners (ELL), and programs for special and gifted populations.