4. The child resides in the District while living with a responsible adult resident of the state who is willing and able to provide reasonable adequate food, clothing, shelter, and supervision for the child, but only if the Board has determined that the child’s physical, mental, moral or emotional health is best served by considering the child to be a resident for school purposes. 5. The child resides in the District and is an emancipated minor, such as by marriage. Utah Code § 53A-2-201
Utah Code § 53A-2-202(1) Utah Code § 53A-12-101 Utah Code § 53A-3-401(5)
5.0210.04 HOMELESS
Issue Date: 3/3/10 Homeless Students: The Board recognized the importance of requiring and maintaining necessary records for all students. However, the Board also recognizes the importance of removing barriers for homeless students to enroll and participate in school. Under the McKinney-Vento Act, homeless students are entitled to immediate enrollment and full participation even if they are unable to produce records normally required for enrollment such as previous academic records, medical records, proof of residency, birth certificate, or other documentation. 1. Homeless students shall be enrolled immediately. 2. Homeless students will be granted full participation in school activities and programs. They cannot be excluded on their inability to present the following information: a. Immunization records b. Medical records c. Birth certificate d. Previous school records or transcripts e. Guardianship records f. Proof of residency g. Other required documentation 3. Homeless students have three options for choice of school to attend: a. School of origin (the school the child has attended when permanently housed) b. School of origin (the school the child last attended) c. The school closest to the shelter or other temporary housing 4. The school will continue efforts to assist the student in completing necessary and important records especially all immunization information. 5. The school will work closely with the District Homeless Liaison
5.0210.05 PARENTS RESIDE OUT-OF-STATE
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