• In a shelter 
• Temporarily sharing a residence with relatives or friends
• In cars, parks, public spaces, bus or train stations, or abandoned buildings
• In motels or hotels
• Migratory children living in these conditions. 

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 2001 – Title X, Part C of the No Child Left Behind Act – Sec 725

• Homeless children have the 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 their 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.
• Children with special education needs between the ages of 3 and 21 are eligible to receive special needs services. If you believe your child may be eligible, please contact your school or the District Special Education office at 817-202-1600

• Free breakfast and lunch programs
• Possible transportation assistance for children to remain in their school of origin
• Tutoring programs
• Programs that assist children in learning English
• Gifted and talented programs
• Summer school opportunities
• Pre-school programs
• Homeless assistance programs

• Tell your child's teacher and principal that you are moving, and give them your new address.
• Let school officials know if you want your child to stay in his/her school of origin while you are getting the family stabilized.
• Ask for a copy of your child's school records, including immunizations.
• Provide your child with an opportunity to say goodbye to friends.
• Formally withdraw your student in person.

• Keep a copy of birth certificates and school records accessible.
• Safeguard all health and immunization records.
• Have a reliable person keep a second copy of birth certificates, school records, and health information.
• Enroll children in school as soon as possible.
• Inform your new school about any special education records that pertain to your child.