The federal McKinney-Vento Act and Texas state law guarantee that you can enroll in school if you live
- in a shelter (family shelter,domestic violence shelter,youth shelter or transitional living program);
- in a motel, hotel,or weekly-rate housing;
- in a house or apartment with more than one family because of economic hardship or loss;
- in an abandoned building, a car, at a campground, or on the street;
- in temporary foster care or with an adult who is not your parent or legal guardian;
- in substandard housing (no electricity, no water, and/or no heat); or
- with friends or family because you are a runaway or unaccompanied youth.
If you live in one of these situations, you do NOT need to provide
- proof of residency,
- immunization record or a TB skin test result,
- school records, or
- legal guardianship papers to enroll in or attend school.
You may also:
- Continue to attend the school in which you were last enrolled, even if you have moved away from that school's attendance zone or district;
- Receive transportation from your current residence back to your school of origin;
- Qualify automatically for Child Nutrition Programs (Free and Reduced-Price Lunch and other district food programs);
- Participate fully in all school activities and programs for which you are eligible; and
- Contact the district liaison to resolve any disputes that arise during the enrollment process.
If you have questions about enrolling in school or need assistance with enrolling in school, contact:
Click Link for Foster Care Information
Your local liaison for the Crystal City Independent School District:
Anita M. Balderas
Phone #: 830-374-8108 or 830-374-8109
Fax # 830-374-8110
Superintendent: Imelda Allen
Title I Director: Adelicia Leeper