Curriculum & Federal Programs
Title IX-A
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Payette School District is committed to ensuring that children and youth experiencing homelessness have the ability to access education in our schools.
Please contact your student's school counselor or building administrator if you or your child are currently experiencing homelessness. You can also contact Payette School District’s Homeless Liaison, Marci Holcomb, (208) 642-9366 or email maholcomb@payetteschools.orgThe McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act defines "homeless children and youth" as individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence, as defined by the following:
- Doubled up with family or a friend
- In a car, park, campground, public space, abandoned building, substandard housing or similar
- In a motel or hotel
- In a house or vehicle of any kind (including a camper) without running water, electricity or heat
- In a shelter or transitional housing
- Unaccompanied youth not living with a parent or legal guardian
- Youth awaiting foster care (first 30 days in foster care)
- Homeless children have a right to attend school.
- You do not need a permanent address to enroll your child in school.
- Homeless children have the right to stay in their school of origin if the parents choose.
- Your child cannot be denied school enrollment just because school records or other enrollment documentation are not immediately available.
- Your child has the opportunity to receive transportation services to and from the school of origin.
- Your child has the right to participate in extracurricular activities and all federal, state or local programs for which he/she is eligible.