McKinney-Vento Act
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:
Mckinney-VENTO RESOURCES
Click on the links to access the resource information
McKinney-Vento Federal Guidance
FAQ: Immunization Requirements for School Attendance
Texas Homeless Education Office
The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
| CCISD Parent Involvement Program | 830-374-2367 |
| CCISD Clothes Closet | 830-374-2367 |
| Vida Y Salud | 830-374-2301 |
| Family Services Association | 830-374-0460 |
| Department of Health & Human Services | 830-374-2327 |
| Camino Real MHMR | 830-374-5854 |
| CC Housing Authority | 830-374-3434 |
| Ministry Alliance | 830-374-2526 |
| American Red Cross | 800-733-2767 |
| MET | 830-374-2723 |
| Winter Garden Women’s Shelter | 830-876-9441 |
Your local liaison for the Crystal City Independent School District:
Zavala Parent Liasion - Mrs. Marta HinojosaPhone #: 830-374-8108 or 830-374-8109
Fax # 830-374-8110
Superintendent: Eddie Ramirez
Title I Director: Dina Briones