Mc-Kinney Vento Act
McKinney Vento Information is required at state level but highly recommended for school level.
The McKinney-Vento Act (42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq.) is a federal law that addresses the needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The law defines "in transition" as temporary living situations due to hardship. Situations can include:
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Living with a friend, relative or other person due to loss of housing
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Hotel or motel
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Shelter or transitional housing
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Car, park or other public place
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Campground or inadequate home
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Youth living on their own, runaway youth or youth kicked out
The McKinney-Vento Act addresses educational challenges created by being in transition and guarantees students the right to enroll, attend, and succeed in school.
