The Homeless Liaison will coordinate activities and programs in the best interest of homeless students that will include but not be limited to establishment procedures to:

• Continue the student's education in the school of origin for the duration of homelessness; in any case in which a family becomes homeless between academic years or during an academic year; or for the remainder of the academic year, if the student becomes permanently housed during an academic year.

• Enroll the student in any public school that non-homeless students who live in the attendance area in which the student is actually living are eligible to attend.

• Coordinate and inform parents of transportation to and from the school, if feasible, using the school transportation system.

• Ensure that all staff are trained regarding homelessness.

• Ensure that enrollment disputes are mediated in accordance with the law.

• Inform parents and guardians of educational and related opportunities available to their children in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Educational Act.

Services And Related Opportunities For Students Include:

• Free meals

• Immediate enrollment without records

• Tutoring or other instructional support

• Expedited evaluations or testing

• Transportation if needed and/or qualify

• Early Childhood programs

• Clothing to meet school requirements

• Counseling

• Coordination between schools and agencies

• Participation in all school activities

• Help obtain and transfer records needed for registration

• Before/After-school, mentoring, and summer programs

• Parent education related to rights and resources

• School supplies

• Obtaining or transferring records necessary for enrollment

• Referrals for medical, dental and other health services

For more information on Homeless Education visit ISBE by clicking here.