McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act
The Stewart B. McKinney-Vento Homeless Student Assistance Act protects the rights of students without permanent housing or those that are experiencing transitional housing situations. These include students who:
- Living in a motel or hotel
- Living in shelters (i.e. domestic shelters, violence shelters, homeless shelters, in CPS custody in a group home)
- Temporarily staying with friends or relatives because they lost their home (Note: families who choose to live together and share housing do not qualify)
- Living in a place not ordinarily used for sleeping (i.e. cars, parks, public places, abandoned building)
- Live with a guardian due to the death or incarceration of a parent
You have the right to:
Children who qualify for McKinney-Vento services have certain rights, including:
- The right to stay enrolled in their school, if possible, even if they move to a different area when feasible
- Transportation to and from school at no cost
- Immediate enrollment in school
- Automatic enrollment in free lunch and breakfast programs
- Access to resources and services
The law applies to all public and charter schools, but not to private schools.
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.
Homeless Liaison Contact:
Raquel Gutierrez
623-478-5017
For more information see the McKinney-Vento flyer here.
For the flyer in Spanish click here.