We spoke with Deputy Commissioner, Sinthia Sone-Moyano of the Connecticut State Department of Education about the No Matter What campaign, also known as the McKinney-Vento Act, which provides rights and protections for students experiencing homelessness.
These rights include the following:
- The opportunity for “school selection” including:
- Staying in the last school they attended, even if they have now moved, and are receiving transportation to that school
- Immediate enrollment in school without proof of residency, immunizations, school records, or other documents normally needed for enrollment, regardless of application or enrollment deadlines, during any period of homelessness
- To enroll and attend class in the school of their choice, even if a dispute arises regarding the student's eligibility or choice of school placement. A student will remain enrolled in the school until a disagreement is resolved.
- A student-centered decision-making process on where a student should go to school.
- Free school meals and the other special programs and services, if needed, provided to all other students.
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Pictured: Deputy Commissioner, Sinthia Sone-Moyano of the Connecticut State Department of EducationPhoto: Renee DiNino