What should a parent living in a homeless situation do if s/he cannot get his or her child enrolled in school?
If a homeless family runs into difficulties getting a child enrolled, the family should ask to be referred immediately to the school district’s homeless liaison. Every district is required to have one, and the liaison is required to help a homeless child enroll in school, in addition to mediating potential disputes. If a parent has not received notice of his or her rights in writing, the parent should ask the school district for a copy.
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