The McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth Assistance Act is a federal law that ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for homeless children and youth. The term "homeless children and youth" means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
Students living in the following situations may be eligible for additional support under the McKinney-Vento Act:
- Doubled-up in the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason
- Motels, hotels, trailer parks, or campgrounds due to lack of alternative accommodations
- Emergency or transitional shelters
- Cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations
- Migratory children and youth living in any of the above situations
- Unaccompanied youth (not the physical custody of their parent or guardian) living in any of the above situations
Eligible students living in the above situations have the right to:
- Immediate enrollment in school, even if they lack required documents, such as school records, immunization records, or proof of residence
- Attend their school of origin (the school they last attended when permanently housed) OR enroll in their neighborhood school
- Free transportation to and from the school of origin
- Free school meals
- Educational services comparable to those provided to other students, according to the student's needs
- Assistance for school fees, school supplies, and referrals to social service supports.
Information
- How To Refer Yourself or Someone Else for Services
- How to Request Basic Needs Help (Both MV and Non-MV)
- Dispute Resolution Process
- McKinney-Vento Parent Brochure (in languages)
- Unaccompanied Youth Resources
- Additional Resources
How To Refer Yourself or Someone Else for Services
How to Request Basic Needs Help (Both MV and Non-MV)
Dispute Resolution Process
McKinney-Vento Parent Brochure (in languages)
Unaccompanied Youth Resources
Additional Resources
Contacts
Student Housing QuestionnaireCuestionario sobre la vivienda del estudiante
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Анкета по жилищному вопросу для учащихся
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