Families In Transition (Homeless)

Who is a Homeless Student?
Under McKinney-Vento legislation, homeless children and youth that lack a fixed regular and adequate nighttime residence and can include any of the following:

In a shelter (family, individual, domestic violence, youth or temporary housing
In transitional housing
In a motel or hotel
Doubled up with others because of lack of housing or economic hardship
Temporary foster care or awaiting foster care
On the street, in a car, a park, an abandoned building or other plae not designed for human habitation

Support Services
The Duluth Public Schools Families in Transition Program can assist families, schools and the community to:

Enroll homeless students in a stable education program
Make transporation arrangements that promote stability including school of origin if feasible
Gather school records from other locations
Distribute school supplies and make referrals to agencies that meet basic needs
Increase awareness and support in the community regarding conditions of homelessness
Be an advocate within the school system as well as in the community helping assure homeless students are respected and addressed

Self Identification Intake Form

ISD 709 Dispute Form

MN Department of Education Dispute Form and Procedure