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McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Ensures that homeless children have equal access to the same free, appropriate educational programs as other children and youth.
Who Is Considered Homeless?
Who Is Considered Homeless?
A student without a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including:
Sharing housing due to emergency circumstances “doubled up”
Living in motels, hotels, camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations
Living in emergency shelters
Homeless Youth Are Entitled To:
Homeless Youth Are Entitled To:
Immediate enrollment without a permanent address, immunizations, or school records
Continue in their school of origin
Enroll and attend without school records
Receive transportation to the school of origin
Participate in tutoring, school-related activities, and receive other support services.
Resources for Homeless Students
Resources for Homeless Students
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