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Homeless Students Rights

Homeless Student Rights


Every homeless student has the right to...

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  • Go to school no matter where they live or how long they've lived there.

  • Continue in the school they attended before becoming homeless or the school they last attended.

  • Receive transportation to the school they attended before becoming homeless or the school they last attended.

  • Attend school and participate in school programs with children who are not homeless.

  • Enroll in school without giving a permanent address.

  • Enroll and attend classes while the school arranges for the transfer of school and immunization records or any other documents required for enrollment.

  • Enroll and attend classes in the school of choice even while the school and parent/guardian seek to resolve a dispute over enrollment.

  • Participate in special programs and receive school services as needed.

 
More information can be found on the South Carolina Department of Education website.