What We Do

Rights of McKinney-Vento Students

Access to free and appropriate education
Automatically qualify for free meals at school
Immediate enrollment even if student is unable to provide records
Enroll or remain in school without a permanent address
Continue to attend your school-of-origin, the school you last attended before becoming displaced
Transportation to the student's school of origin when in their best interest
Participation in extracurricular activities and/or special education services if eligible
Automatically qualify for free meals at school
Access to Title I services

ISD #31 McKinney-Vento Forms

Linking individuals to services both in and out of school
- Housing
- Medical
- Mental Health
Providing clothing and school supplies to families
- Request Supplies using the QR Code on the left.
  1. 1. Supplies are limited
Offering support to students and families
Enhancing school success for students through student groups and one-on-one connections
Assisting with school-related fees
Assistance with obtaining enrollment records

Parents should tell the school that their child is moving and give them the new address and phone numbers
Parents should discuss their child's school plan with the liaison while the family is locating permanent housing
Parents should ask for a copy of their child's school records, including immunizations.
Parents should enroll the child in school as soon as possible.

Maintain a short written list of classroom rules and procedures.
Contact the transition liaison for supplies.
Plan for accommodations for homework. Students may not have access to computers or other tools to complete assignments.
Inform the transition liaison if a student is not attending school on a regular basis and the liaison will help remove barriers leading to attendance issues.

Students have a higher likelihood of succeeding academically when they attend school consistently.
Young adults who do not finish high school or get a GED are more likely to experience housing transition than students who do.
Having a supportive, caring adult can minimize the effects of toxic stress on a child.
Positive associations with school staff and providing support for chronically absent students improves attendance.

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