McKinney-Vento Act is a federal law supporting and protecting youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. Brunswick County Schools strives to promptly identify youth meeting the federal criteria in order to ensure the provision of a free, appropriate public education and to reduce barriers to success.
Eligibility Criteria
Youth and families who live in the following situations may be eligible for certain rights and protections under the McKinney -Vento Act:
In a shelter - In a motel or campground due to the lack of an alternative adequate accommodations;
In a car, park, abandoned building, or bus or train station;
Doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship.
Rights of Homeless Youth Under the McKinney-Vento Act youth have the right to:
Receive a free, appropriate public education;
Enroll in school immediately, even if lacking documents normally required for enrollment;
Enroll in school and attend classes while the school gathers needed documents;
Enroll in the local school, or continue attending the school of origin if that is your preference
If the school district believes the school you select is not in the best interest of your youth, you must be provided with a written explanation of its position and
inform you of your right to appeal.
Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if you request and
Receive educational services comparable to those provided to other students according to individual needs.