HOMELESS EDUCATION | REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #51 (MENARD, SANGAMON)

The local homeless education liaison works with homeless children to ensure: - A free, appropriate public education including a priority to preschool programs. - The choice of staying in the school of origin or attending the school nearest their shelter or temporary home. - Immediate enrollment even when medical records cannot be produced at time of enrollment. - Assistance with transportation, if needed.

Date of Last Formal Update

12/19/2023

Data provided by

PATH Inc. 211

Location

2201 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Eligibility

Families who have lost their housing and are now living: - With friends or relatives. - In a shelter. - In a motel. - In a vehicle. - In other temporary housing.

Fee

No fees.

Agency info

REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #51 (MENARD, SANGAMON)