The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is a federal law that ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for homeless youth. All students, regardless of economic situation or living arrangement, have a right to an education.
Who is considered homeless? Under the McKinney-Vento Act, the term "homeless children and youths" means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and includes children and youths:
Who are doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship
Who is living in a shelter, a motel, or a campground due to the lack of an alternative adequate accommodation
Who are living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, or bus or train stations
If you believe your children may be eligible, contact us to find out what services and supports may be available.
