Transportation for Homeless Students Once Housing Is Obtained
We have been negotiating a challenge with one of our families who were homeless and now have a "permanent residence" through the department of social services. The school of origin has placed drop-off date for when they will not transport anymore. One of our specialists contacted Barbara Duffield (Policy Director) at the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth. They have more information at
Attached is the correspondence received from them that will give us the "rationale" for continued transportation .... I wanted to pass it along
to all of you in case you encounter a similar situation. Also attached is a fact sheet "Education of Homeless Children and Youth" that gives an overview of the whole situation.
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TransportOnceHoused.pdf | 28.35 KB |
HomelessEducation.pdf | 172.69 KB |
NY Education Law Section 3209 (Amended April 2017) | 270.44 KB |