Students Experiencing Homelessness (McKinney Vento Act)
Children and youth who experience homelessness ― including those living in shelters, doubled-up due to economic circumstances, in temporary housing, or “couch-surfing” ― have important legal rights to education under a federal law called the McKinney-Vento Act and...
The Rights of Students Involved in the Foster Care or Juvenile Justice Systems
Students in Foster Care Students in foster care have the right to a free public education. Under the Every Student Succeeds Act, foster children can remain in their current school even if their living situation changes. If staying in the same school is not in their...
The Rights of Students with Disabilities – IEPs, 504 Plans
First Steps: The rights of students with disabilities begin at birth. Missouri First Steps coordinates services across the state for students up until their third birthday. After an evaluation, First Steps services are provided in an Individualized Family Service...
