Foster Care Education

Educational Success for Students in Foster Care

Student Rights

Students in foster care are entitled to:

• Remain in their school of origin when placed into foster care, if it is determined to be in their best interest.

• Best Interest Determination (BID) Meeting – A decision-making process to determine the most appropriate school setting for the student.

Best Interest Determination Process

A Best Interest Determination (BID) meeting is held to decide whether a student should remain in their school of origin. This meeting includes collaboration among:

• Parent or family representative (when appropriate)

• Department of Social Services (DSS) caseworker

• Public school transportation director

• Public school foster care liaison (school-level and district-level)

Additional Resources

For more information about foster care education in North Carolina, visit:
NC DPI – Foster Care Education

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