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Can a district refuse to enroll a student who is homeless or is claiming to be homeless because that child does not live in the districts attendance area?

April 26, 2017area attendance child claiming district homeless live refuse student

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Can a district refuse to enroll a student who is homeless or is claiming to be homeless because that child does not live in the districts attendance area?

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No. If a homeless child’s school of origin is located in a district different from that of his or her temporary housing, the child should be allowed to attend the school of origin to the extent feasible as is in the best interest of the child.