Students Experiencing Homelessness - Parent/Guardian Enrolling or Unaccompanied Youth

Schools work with the AACPS Homeless Education Liaison to expedite enrollment.
Learn more about how AACPS supports

Students Experiencing Homelessness

Mandatory Forms

Student Custody Form
Formulario de custodia estudantil
Student Registration Form
Formulario de inscripción de estudiantes

Additional Documents Needed

Note: If there is custody paperwork involved, please refer to the Documents Needed Only If Applicable section below.

Loss of Permanent Housing

If you have experienced a loss of permanent housing, please contact the school's Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW).

Evidence of Birth

One or more of the following:

  • Birth certificate (preferred)

  • Passport/Visa

  • Physician’s certificate

  • Birth registration

  • Baptism certificate

  • Church certificate

  • Hospital certificate

  • Parent affidavit

Medical Records

All three(3) required.

  1. Immunization (shot) record (see Vaccination Requirements for Children Enrolled in Preschool Programs and in Schools - State of MD)

  2. Lead certificate for students entering Prek, K, or first grade

  3. Record of Physical Examination for students entering a Maryland public school for the first time. (within nine(9) months prior to entering or six(6) months after entry)

Documents Needed Only if Applicable

  • Court ordered child custody document (if one exists)

  • Maryland Transfer Form SR7 if transferring from a Maryland Public School

  • Copy of last report card/high school transcript

  • Documentation of Special Services

    • Special Education – current IEP, evaluations

    • 504 plan

    • ESOL services

    • Gifted/Talented