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Saint Paul Public Schools, District 625
360 Colborne Street
Saint Paul
MN
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Informaton for Students

Youth who are between the ages of 21 and 24 and who are unaccompanied and homeless, or self-supporting and at risk of being homeless, qualify for a homeless youth determination, and will be considered independent students. 

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Who Qualifies As Homeless In Our District?

Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, if you or your family lives in any of the following situations you may qualify for services from Project REACH:

  • In a transitional, domestic, emergency shelter or youth shelter
  • In a motel or hotel
  • Temporarily staying with family or friends because you have lost your housing and have no place to stay
  • Staying in emergency foster care (awaiting placement)
  • In the community, a car, on the street, or in and abandoned building.

If you are currently staying in one of these situations, please contact the homeless contact, school social worker, your principal or a teacher in your school and ask for assistance.  You can also call us directly at 651-632-3790. 

What are my rights?

Students in Homeless Situations Have the Right to:

Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, if you are homeless you have the right to:

  • Stay in school and attend the school you are currently attending
  • Enroll in school without a permanent address, immunizations or school records
  • Get free school meals without delay
  • Get transportation to school when feasible
  • Go to school with non-homeless students
  • Receive other educational services you may need

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