As defined by NCLB, Title X, Part C, Section 725(6), the term “unaccompanied youth” — means a youth not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian.
Special Instructions
If a student is an unaccompanied youth, the district must indicate whether or not the student received direct services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program. This program is also known as the TEXSHEP program.