McKinney- Vento Homeless Education
A “homeless child” is defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. A homeless child's parent(s) or guardian(s) have lost permanent residence and my now live with friends or family, in a shelter, motel, car or other place that is not a conventional place to reside. Each child of a homeless individual and each unaccompanied homeless youth have equal access to the same free appropriate public education as provided to other children and youth. A homeless child may attend the district school that the child attended when permanently housed or the district school in which the child last enrolled.
The Federal Law: https://www.ed.gov/ - sec1031
Homeless Education, Non-Regulatory Guidance
Educational Rights for Homeless Children and Youth
Dispute Resolution for Students Experiencing Homelessness
St. Clair County Continuum of Care Resource Guide
Birth to Five Illinois Resources
The District's Homeless Liaison, below, is available to address any questions and/or concerns regarding homeless students.
Dale Sauer, Superintendent
Shiloh Village School District Office
125 Diamond Court
Shiloh, IL 62269
dsauer@shi85.org
618-632-7434 ex. 103