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Homeless Student Educational Support

According to federal and state laws, homeless students are those who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

At 27J Schools, we are committed to ensuring that all students have access to a quality education, regardless of their housing situation. Through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, we provide essential support for students and families experiencing homelessness.

Our primary goal is to remove the barriers that prevent students from accessing and succeeding in education. We are dedicated to providing personalized support, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive regardless of their housing situation. 

We understand that families experiencing homelessness face unique challenges, and our team is here to offer individualized assistance to help students stay on track academically. Through our comprehensive services, we aim to create a stable and supportive environment for learning.

In addition to educational support, families are encouraged to visit our Family Resource Center, where they can access assistance with basic needs such as food, clothing, and other essential resources. We are here to support both the students and their families in achieving long-term stability and success.

Our Team

Valeria Placencio 
McKinney Vento District Liaison
303-655-2526
 
 
Desiree Quintanilla
Family & Community Outreach Coordinator
303-655-2930

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I qualify as McKinney-Vento?

The McKinney-Vento Act defines "homeless children and/or youths" as individuals who lack a fixed, regular and/or adequate nighttime residence. The term includes children and youths who are:

  • Sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason (sometimes referred to as "doubled-up");
  • Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations;
  • Living in emergency shelters or abandoned in hospitals;
  • Children and youths who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings;
  • Children and youths who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings; and
  • Migratory children who qualify as homeless because they are living in circumstances described above.
  • Unaccompanied youth not in the physical custody of a parent or legal guardian and living in one of the above situations.

What are my education rights?

  • To receive a free, appropriate public education;
  • To enroll in school immediately, even if lacking documents typically required for enrollment or having missed application or enrollment deadlines during any period of homelessness;
  • To enroll in school and attend classes while the school gathers needed documents;
  • To continue attending the school of origin or enroll in the local attendance area school;
  • To receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if requested by the parent or guardian, or by the local liaison on behalf of an unaccompanied youth; and
  • To receive educational services comparable to those provided to other students, according to each student's need.