Homeless Education
McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act
Subtitle B of Title VII of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11431 et seq.) is included in No Child Left Behind as Title X-C. The 2002 reauthorization requires that children and youths experiencing homelessness are immediately enrolled in school and have educational opportunities equal to those of their non-homeless peers. The statute requires every public school district and charter holder to designate a Homeless Liaison to ensure that homeless students are identified and their needs are being met. (Arizona Department of Education)
Definition of Homelessness under McKinney-Vento
If your family lives in any of the following situations:
- in a shelter, motel, vehicle or campground
- on the street
- in an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodations
- doubled-up with friends or relatives because you cannot find or afford housing,
then, under the McKinney Vento Act, you have the right to:
- go to school, no matter where you live or how long you have lived there
- continue in the school you attended before you became homeless or the school you last attended
- receive transportation to the school you attended before you became homeless
- enroll in school without giving a permanent address
- enroll and attend classes while the school arranges for the transfer of school records and/or immunization records
Educational Assistance under McKinney-Vento
If your family lives in any of the above conditions, you may be eligible for some assistance under the McKinney-Vento Act. Our district Homeless Liaison can assist in determining your eligibility for our programs.
Paradise Valley Unified School District Homeless Liaison:
Sharon Bucek
sbucek@pvschools.net
602.449.2431 office |
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