Q&A
School considerations for children in DV shelters
1:01:24
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Council Member Gutiérrez inquires about considerations made for children's schooling when families enter DV shelters. Deputy Commissioner Rivera explains the options available under the McKinney-Vento Act.
- Parents can choose to keep their child in the original school or transfer to a school near the shelter
- Busing services can be arranged if needed
- Parents can inform the Department of Education (DOE) about their DV situation for a separate line of communication
- Flexibility is provided to ensure children's education continuity during shelter stays
Jennifer Gutiérrez
1:01:24
their needs.
1:01:25
Are there ever instances where considerations are made regarding a child's school district or, you know, existing childcare provider?
Rima Rivera
1:01:34
So the McKinney Rental Act, the parent has is able to either decide to keep their child.
1:01:42
At the school that they they originated school or transfer that school to where the shelter is, near to where the shelter is.
1:01:52
If they need busying services, busying services will be arranged for them, They also have if they wish, they can let the DOE know that of their situation, of their DV situation so that a separate line of communication could be had between DOE and and the client.
1:02:12
So they either have the ability to keep their child at the school they're in or transfer that child to a closer school near the shelter.
1:02:21
Thank you.
