McKinney-Vento Act

IF YOUR FAMILY LIVES IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS:

• In a shelter

• In a motel or campground due to the lack of an alternative adequate accommodation

• In a car, park, abandoned building, or bus or train station

• Doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship

Your school-age children may qualify for certain rights and protections under the Federal McKinney-Vento Act.

Your eligible children 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 their school or origin (the school theyattended when permanently housed or the school in which they were last enrolled), if that is your preference and is feasible.

  • If the school district believes that the school you select is not in the best interest of your children, then the district must provide you with a written explanation of its position and inform you of your right to appeal its decision

• Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if you request this.

• Receive educational services comparable to those provided to other students, according toyour children’s needs.

If you believe that your children may be eligible, contact your school site for more information.