McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Notice

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Notification 

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento Act) (42 U.S.C. § 11431-11435) is federal legislation that ensures the educational rights and protections of children and youths experiencing homelessness. It requires all local educational agencies (LEAs) to ensure that homeless students have access to the same free, appropriate public education, including public preschools, as provided to other children and youths. The McKinney-Vento Act defines LEAs as public school districts, direct-funded and locally funded charter schools, and county offices of education. The McKinney-Vento Act also authorizes the funding for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program.

It provides stability, access, and support for the academic success of homeless children and youth.

McKinney-Vento eligible students have the right to:

  1. Receive a free, appropriate public education.
  2. Enroll in school immediately, even if lacking documents normally required for enrollment.
  3. Enroll in school and attend classes while the school gathers needed documents.
  4. Enroll in the local school; or continue attending their school of origin (the school they attended when permanently housed or the school in which they were last enrolled), if that is their preference. 

* If the school district believes that the school selected is not in his/her best interest, then the district must provide the student with a written explanation of its position and inform the student of his/her right to appeal its decision.

  1. Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if requested.
  2. Receive educational services comparable to those provided to other students, according to the student’s needs.

Contact Cholla Academy Homeless Liaison at 623-247-6456 should you have any questions or need assistance.

Kathy Couch, Homeless Liaison
623-247-6456
kcouch@westlandschool.net

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