Federal & State Programs
TITLE I
What is Title I?
Title I is a federal program that provides support through resources and research-based training, enabling schools to develop high-quality, enriched programs that meet the individual needs of children, families, and staff. The purpose of this program is to ensure that all students have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.
Harrison School District 2's Title I program believes that all children can learn and acknowledges that parents share the school's dedication to education success for all students. We recognize that a student's education is a responsibility shared by school, family, and community.
Homeless Education
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Act is a federal law that provides rights and protections to homeless children and youth.
Under the McKinney-Vento Act, students in any of the following situations may qualify for homeless assistance: students who are living "doubled up" with family or friends due to economic hardship; students who are living in inadequate housing that lacks proper utilities or electricity, windows or walls, or has an insect or rodent infestation; students who are living in homeless shelters; students who are living in parks or cars; students who are completely unsheltered; and students who are not living with their parent or legal guardian, involuntarily, due to economic hardship or family conflict.
If you think you may qualify for homeless assistance, please fill out the District 2 Student Residency Questionnaire (2026-2027 School Year).
Justice-Engaged Students
In July 2024, Colorado’s General Assembly passed HB24-1216. The bill defines a justice-engaged student as a student who is involved in the criminal justice system in any capacity, including, but not limited to, adjudication, probation, ticketing, detention, diversion, commitment, or community supervision.
Justice-Engaged Student’s Bill of Rights
C.R.S. 22-108-103: HB 24-1216 establishes the following bill of rights for justice-engaged students.
With respect to education, a justice-engaged student has the right to:
- Provision of alternative solutions to a general education, including, but not limited to, appropriate available alternate education programs.
- Prompt enrollment or re-enrollment no later than 10 business days after the first request to the local education provider, so long as the student is eligible for enrollment, as determined by the local education provider.
- Appropriate credit for coursework completed while justice-engaged, and for that coursework to be applied toward graduation or school continuation.
- A plan for graduation, developed with the justice-engaged student, the student's family, caregiver, or advocate, and clarifying requirements to allow the student to complete the high school graduation requirements at the earliest possible date. A clearly defined and documented plan for graduation upon re-entry, reenrollment, or continuation with a local education provider.
- Privacy, including privacy when related to diversion, probation, or questioning about a crime at a local education provider and not in view of the student’s peers.
- Protection by the federal "Individuals with Disabilities Act", section 504 of the federal "Rehabilitation Act of 1973", applicable foster care regulations, and the federal "McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act".
- Create evidence of and be evaluated for giftedness.
- Participation in school activities or career readiness pathways in accordance with rules promulgated by the State Board.
If you are aware of or are a Justice-Engaged Student, please contact:
Nicole Schurbon, Director of Student Support