Ipswich Public School District 22-6

Enrollment, Transportation, School of Origin,

and the Elimination of Barriers for Children or Youth Experiencing Homelessness including Unaccompanied Youth

The Ipswich Public School District 22-6 policy is to:

·        ensure the immediate enrollment of children or youth experiencing homelessness until all enrollment records may be secured, i.e. academic records, medical records, proof of residency, or other documentation. 

·        keep a child or youth experiencing homelessness in the school of origin, except when doing so is contrary to the wishes of the child’s or youth’s parent or guardian.

·        ensure the elimination of stigmatization or segregated services and the elimination of other identified barriers for homeless children and youth.

·        provide children or youth experiencing homelessness with services comparable to services offered to other students in the school including the following:

Ø     Transportation services.

Ø     Educational services for which the child or youth meets the eligibility criteria, such as services provided under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 or similar State or local programs, educational programs for children with disabilities, and educational programs for students with limited English proficiency.

Ø     Programs in vocational and technical education.

Ø     Programs for gifted and talented students.

Ø     School nutrition programs.

SPECIAL NOTE: This applies to all federal programs.