Reply To: Transporation Eligibilty When Rehoused
You are correct @Pot8540. A student who has been identified as homeless is considered homeless until the end of the academic year. The law specifically states 42 U.S.C.§11432g(3)(A)(II)
The local educational agency serving each child or youth to be assisted under this part shall, according to the child’s or youth’s best interest
(i) continue the child’s or youth’s education in the school of origin for the duration of homelessness—
(I) in any case in which a family becomes homeless between academic years or during an academic year; and
(II) for the remainder of the academic year, if the child or youth becomes permanently housed during an academic year; or
(ii) enroll the child or youth in any public school that nonhomeless students who live in the attendance area in which the child or youth is actually living are eligible to attend.
If it is in the best interest of the child to continue attending the school of origin and transportation is requested then the district must provide it in collaboration with the district of residence.