If you have lost your housing and now live in a shelter, motel, vehicle, camping ground, or temporary trailer, on the street, doubled-up with family or friends , or in another type of temporary or inadequate housing, your child might be able to receive help through a federal law called the McKinney-Vento Act. 

McKinney Vento eligible children have the right to:

• Receive a free, appropriate public education.

• Enroll in school immediately, even if lacking documents normally required for enrollment.

• Enroll in school and attend classes while the school gathers needed documents.

• Enroll in the local school; or continue attending their school of origin (the school they attended when permanently housed or the school in which they were last enrolled), if that is your preference and is feasible.

  • * If the school district believes that the school you select is not in the best interest of your children, then the district must provide you with a written explanation of its position and inform you of your right to appeal its decision.

• Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if you request this.

• Receive educational services comparable to those provided to other students, according to your children's needs. 

 Please contact LCS Homeless Liaison, Candice Potts at (269) 624-7607 or Email Mrs. Potts if you think your student might be eligible.