Rights and Protection Reminders:

• Students may enroll in school even if they have uncertain housing, a temporary address or no permanent physical address. 
• Homeless students:
  • may enroll in school immediately even without the documents normally required for enrollment, such as proof of residency, health records, school records or legal guardianship papers. 
  • are guaranteed enrollment in school by the federal McKinney-Vento Act and California state law.
  • may participate fully in all school activities and programs for which they are eligible.
  • receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if requested.
  • continue to attend the school in which they were last enrolled.
  • qualify automatically for school nutrition programs.