Project ACCESS

Fresno Unified

School District

 Homeless Education & Foster Care

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Fresno Unified Governing Board believes that all children should have the opportunity to receive appropriate educational services.  All children residing within the district shall have immediate access to district schools and services.

Children living in foster care receive similar rights as identified homeless students, under State Law AB490, because they are at high risk for academic failure as well.  Homeless children and children living in foster care shall be admitted with or without a permanent address.  When feasible, they shall retain the "school of origin" for the remainder of the school year.  School of origin means the school that the child or youth attended when permanently housed, or the school in which the child or youth was last enrolled.  Staff shall encourage parents/guardians to enroll all school-aged children in school.

 - Fresno Board Policy 5111.13

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

	Mission Statement & Standards
	Passport to Life Program
	Project ACCESS Brochure English Spanish Hmong
	Foster Care Flowchart FUSD Partial Credits in High School
	AB 490 Educational Rights Foster Care Intake
	General Info for Neglected & Delinquent Students in FUSD
	Care Provider Handbook

 INTERNET LINKS

National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At Risk (NDTAC)