Foster Youth and McKinney-Vento Services

The Gilroy Unified School District strives to provide quality education, opportunities, and services to children and youth facing homelessness. Students experiencing homelessness have the right to:

Immediate enrollment in school
Continued attendance at the school last attended before becoming homeless, or the school of origin
Transportation to the school of origin
Automatic participation in free breakfast and lunch programs

For families who qualify, the McKinney-Vento program can provide additional support for students who are experiencing barriers. To learn more about federal law specifically protecting the rights of students facing homelessness, and which the District supports under the law, please contact the GUSD Specialized Programs Department.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ensures that children who are considered homeless or in-transition have the same educational rights and protection as any other school children.

You or your child is considered homeless or in-transition if you do not live in a fixed, regular and adequate night-time residence, including:

Shared housing due to loss of housing
Living in cars, parks, sub-standard housing, hotels or motels
Primary night-time residence is a public or private place not designed for regular sleeping
Students awaiting foster care placement
Migratory children living in the above circumstances