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McKinney-Vento Services

District Support for Students & Families Experiencing Homelessness

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that guarantees all children and youth the right to an equal education regardless of their living situation. Protection under the McKinney-Vento Act extends to those who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.

View the McKinney-Vento Program Flyer.

Support Services for Youth & Families

Children who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence qualify for McKinney-Vento (homeless) services. This includes:

• Sharing the housing of others due to economic hardship (doubled up/couch surfing);
• Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, camping grounds due to lack of adequate alternative accommodations;
• Living in emergency or transitional shelters;
• Working with a housing case manager through community agencies like Opportunity Council or Lydia Place;
• Living in a public or private place not designated for humans to live;
• Living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations;
• Migratory children living in above circumstances; and
• Unaccompanied youth (not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian).

All homeless students have the right to:

• School stability – remain at their “school of origin” or enroll in their local school district they currently reside;
• Immediate enrollment – even without required registration documents;
• Transportation – to “school of origin” if requested; and
• Free school meals – students eligible for homeless services automatically qualify.