Education

The Foster Club “Foster Care Educational Rights” resource is an educational guide for youth in foster care explaining their rights within the school system under federal law, including protections under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). It covers the right to remain in the school of origin when appropriate, receive transportation, enroll quickly in a new school, and have educational records transferred promptly. It also explains the role of an Educational Decision-Maker (EDM), the Best Interest Determination (BID) process, protections for students with disabilities, and the right to participate in sports, clubs, and other school activities. The guide encourages youth…