McKinney Vento
Fair School Funding
McKinney Vento
Equal Access
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Students experiencing homelessness are entitled to additional educational protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act. Local Education Agencies (LEA) have an affirmative legal duty to identify and recognize students who are experiencing homelessness as McKinney-Vento eligible. This tool can be used to help determine whether a student is McKinney-Vento eligible and to flag key supports students are entitled to receive on the basis of their eligibility. Download here.
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COVID-19 school closures have had an impact on students experiencing homelessness. ELC compiled this resource of 5 important things for students experiencing homelessness and their families to know.
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This collection of “tools” is intended to help parents and providers ensure school success for children and youth (ages 3-21) in Pennsylvania who are experiencing homelessness. The toolkit provides information about important laws and explains legal rights and how to use them.
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Youth who are experiencing homelessness have special rights under a federal law called the McKinney-Vento Act. This fact sheet provides detailed information and resources for youth experiencing homelessness regarding their education rights under that federal law. A sample complaint form is provided.
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A 2010 training for childcare professionals and school district personnel on how to improve education outcomes for students experiencing homelessness.
