Title IX - McKinney Vento

Program Description

Subtitle VII-B of The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act authorizes the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program and is the primary piece of federal legislation related to the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. It was reauthorized in December 2015 by Title IX, Part A, of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Requires schools to “...identify homeless children and youths through outreach and coordination with other entities and agencies”

MCKINNEY-VENTO FAST FACTS

• Award Amount: $50,000 combined Title I, IX, State
• Time Period: 2018-19 school year
• Number of Students Served (2017-18): 658
• Schools Served: District wide
• Program Manager: Leslie Carr, Social Work Coordinator, lcarr@tps501.org
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Referrals may be made by school staff via the Residency Needs Questionnaire

LEARN MORE

• National Center for Homeless Education
• National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
• McKinney Vento Fact Sheet
• Topeka Public Schools Board Policy
• Topeka Public Schools McKinney Vento Web Link

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