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McKinney-Vento Act

Title IX, Part A McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento) is authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015. McKinney-Vento ensures that students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence due to loss of housing due to economic hardship or a similar reason are provided a free, public education. McKinney-Vento Act ensures the educational rights and protection for children and youth experiencing homelessness and includes:

  • The right to immediate enrollment in school even without giving a permanent address
  • The right to attend school and fully participate in school activities in the school of origin, or in the school in the attendance area where the family or youth is currently residing  
  • The right to receive transportation to and from the school of origin
  • The right to services comparable to those received by housed schoolmates
  • The right to attend school along with children not experiencing homelessness

Our social workers are here to assist students experiencing homelessness and connect them with community partners and resources.  Please reach out to them or your school if you need assistance.