5111.16 — Residency For Homeless Children (AR)
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
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What this document actually says
This administrative regulation, last reviewed in December 2004, establishes how homeless children can prove they live within the Reed Union School District to enroll in schools. Homeless students can be admitted by showing hotel/motel receipts, a letter from a social service agency or homeless shelter confirming district residency, or a parent/guardian affidavit stating the family lives in the district. The policy recognizes that traditional proof of residence (like utility bills or lease agreements) may not be available to homeless families. Schools must make reasonable efforts to obtain contact information and medical releases from parents/guardians when enrolling these students, but enrollment should not be delayed if such documentation is initially unavailable.
What this means for your family
If your family is experiencing homelessness, your children have the right to enroll in Reed Union schools immediately without traditional address documentation. You can use hotel receipts, shelter letters, or a signed statement to prove district residency. Schools will work with you to gather contact and medical information, but your child can start school right away even if you don't have everything ready.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.