Q: Who is homeless?

A: Anyone who, due to a lack of housing, lives:

• In a shelter

• In a motel

• In a vehicle

• In a campground

• On the street

• Doubled up with relatives or friends

 

Q: Where can homeless children and youth attend school?

A: Homeless children and youth can attend:

• The school in which the child or youth was last enrolled (school of origin)

• The school in the attendance area where the child or youth is temporarily living

Q: What is needed to enroll a student in Franklin Community School Corporation?

A: Birth certificate and shot records are needed to enroll a student.

Q: Can students experiencing homelessness be denied enrollment if the parent/guardian does not have proof of residency?

A: No. The parent/guardian may sign an affidavit stating that the family is staying in temporary accommodations.

Q: What if the parent/guardian does not have the school records for a child experiencing homelessness?

A: If the school records are unavailable a parent/guardian may:

• Ask that the homeless child or youth be enrolled in school until the records arrive.

• Ask that a student’s immunization records be transferred over the phone from the sending school to the receiving school.

• Contact your school district, principal, counselor, or local homeless education liaison with any concerns.