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)

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

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

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.

Emma Balderas
(623) 772- 5019
ebalder@chooseAESD.org