Students who are homeless The Elmira City School District has
plans in place to help students who are homeless continue their
education successfully. The links below provide helpful
information on this subject. Federal law on the education rights
of students in homeless situations Click here for legal
definitions of homelessness, which includes many different
living situations, and a summary of federal law on the rights of
students in these situations to receive an education.
Information for parents Click here for frequently asked
questions about children's rights to an education. This section
includes information about children's rights to go to school
regardless of where they live, to receive transportation to and
from school, to enroll even without a permanent address and
more. Information for teachers Click here if you are a teacher
who wants to be able to detect and refer students in unstable
living conditions. Tell-tale signs include hunger, tiredness,
poor grooming or personal hygiene, poor attendance