HOMELESS & FOSTER YOUTH
You can enroll in Gorman Learning Charter Network even if you have:
– Uncertain housing – A temporary address – No permanent physical address
McKinney-Vento Act: Your Educational Rights
You are guaranteed enrollment in school by the federal McKinney-Vento Act and California state law if you live:
- In a house or apartment with more than one family due to loss of housing or economic hardship
- With friends or family because you are a runaway or an unaccompanied youth
- In substandard housing (without electricity, water, or heat)
- In a shelter, motel, hotel, or weekly rate housing
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In an abandoned building, in a car, at a campground, or on the streets
Gorman Learning Charter Network provides equitable educational opportunities to all students, TK – 12.
You can enroll in school immediately even without the documents normally required for enrollment, such as:- Proof of residency
- Immunization records or other required health records
- School records
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Legal guardianship papers
- Participate fully in all school activities and programs for which they are eligible
- Receive transportation to and from their school of origin if requested
- Continue attending their school of origin even after moving outside the attendance area
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Automatically qualify for school nutrition programs
