Rights Related to Students Experiencing Homelessness
Homeless Definition
The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless youth as individuals between the age of birth and 22 who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
This definition includes:
Educational Rights
School Site Homeless Liaison: Aubree Garduno, 562-698-8121 Ext. 3030, [email protected].
District Homeless Liaison: Jennifer Medina, Director, Student Support Services; 562-698-8121, Ext. 1180 [email protected]. You may contact her for resources or concerns related to enrollment and/or homeless rights.
Complaints related to homelessness are subject to the District’s Uniform Complaint Procedure process and may be sent to: Lilia Bozigian, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, 9401 S Painter Ave., Whittier, CA 90605, (562) 698-8121 Ext. 1020.