Should McKinney-Vento students’ enrollment be delayed until transportation is put in place, to avoid absences that may occur due to lack of transportation?

Answer: No. McKinney-Vento students have the right to immediate enrollment, which includes attending classes. 42 USC 11432(g)(3)(C).  Delays in setting up transportation to the school of origin would make that enrollment not immediate. The district must provide immediate enrollment, including transportation to the school of origin.  If the district is using a yellow school bus for transportation, and there is a lag time to reroute the bus, then the district must put other services in place in the meantime. This could include public transportation, ride share, taxis, etc.

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