Title IX, Part A

Protects the rights of homeless children and youth to receive a free and appropriate public education.

Fundamental rights of Education for Homeless Students:

• A free, appropriate public education

• An Education in a mainstream school environment

• Prompt resolution of disputes regarding educational placement

• No isolation or stigmatizing due to homelessness

• Provide the same services offered to other students

• Participation in federal, state, and local food programs (if criteria are met

• Continued education in the school of origin or school most accessible, whichever is in the best interest of the child

• Consider parental requests in determining school assignments