St. Clair County RESA is stepping up efforts to support families experiencing homelessness or housing instability, ensuring their children’s right to education is upheld. According to federal law, families in such situations have the right to enroll their children in school immediately, regardless of documentation or housing status.
The RESA’s Homeless Student Coordinator, Laura McDowell, stands ready to assist families with enrollment procedures, even if they lack necessary documents. Whether families are doubled up with relatives, residing in temporary accommodations like shelters or motels, or even without a fixed residence, their children are entitled to a free and appropriate education.
McDowell can be contacted at (810) 364-8990 for further information and assistance, ensuring that no child is left behind due to housing instability.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
