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BEYOND DEBATE: RIGHTS OF HOMELESS STUDENTS A 15 minute film produced by the Public Justice Center and Megaphone Project, “Beyond Debate: Rights of Homeless Students" is a short drama illustrating the power of a federal law that fosters educational stability for homeless students. Devonne, a high school student and leader of the debate team, finds her future in jeopardy after her family is evicted from their home due to foreclosure. Homeless, Devonne and her family move in with Devonne’s aunt temporarily. When her debate coach finds out, his efforts to help Devonne backfire, and she is suddenly and wrongfully forced to enroll in a new school where she is lonely and alienated. Luckily for Devonne, her debate partner and coach soon learn about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The drama, together with a brief concluding summary, teaches viewers how the law can help homeless students overcome barriers to succeed in school.
support of: Baltimore Community Foundation Catholic Community of St. Francis Xavier DeVito Family Trust Marianist Sharing Fund Maryland Legal Services Corporation Beryl and Philip Sachs Family Foundation ADVICE FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS If you think this law may help you, you should talk to the school staff, including the social worker or pupil personnel worker. If possible, show them a copy of our brochure, entitled The Rights of Homeless Children to an Education, which you can print off this website. Contact the Homeless Education Liaison for your county, listed below and on the back of our brochure. Homeless Education Liaisons
Contact the State Homeless Education Coordinator: Dr. Bill Cohee (410) 767-0945 If you have any problems, contact the Public Justice Center, Inc. at (410) 625-9409 or toll free at (877) 625-9409. |
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