The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, reauthorized in December 2015 by Title IX, Part A, of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), ensures that all homeless children and youth, including preschoolers, have equal access to the same free, appropriate educational programs as provided to all other children and youth.

The McKinney-Vento Act is in place to eliminate educational barriers facing homeless children and youth and to protect them from discrimination on the basis of their homelessness. Homeless children and youth experience barriers associated with transportation, proof of residency, immunization, providing birth certificates and obtaining school records, lack of privacy or study space, continuity in school curriculum and instruction, clothing, and school supply needs.

In order to comply with the intent of the McKinney-Vento Act, the Student Services Office will assist in facilitating the enrollment of any children presented as homeless. The Student Services Office will investigate each case for validation of the homeless status and work with the school and family as soon as possible to assist with the registration process and other needs as determined to exist that may require school system support.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Enrollment

Enrollment of Homeless Students:

Definition of Homeless:

Homeless Appeal Process: