Requirements for Schools ~ McKinney Vento Act

The McKinney-Vento Act provides certain rights for homeless students. They include waiving certain requirements such as proof of residency when students are enrolling and allowing categorical eligibility for certain services, such as free textbooks. The Act also states:

• Homeless students may attend their school of origin or the school where they are temporarily residing.
• Schools must provide homeless students a written statement of their rights when they enroll and at least two times per year.
• Homeless students may enroll without school, medical, or similar records.
• Homeless students have a right to transportation to school.
• Schools must provide students a statement explaining why they are denied any service or enrollment.
• Students must receive services, such as transportation, while we settle disputes.
• Students are automatically eligible for Title I services.
• School districts must reserve a portion of Title IA funds to serve homeless students.
• School districts must review and revise policies that provide barriers to homeless students.
• Schools must post information in the community regarding the rights of homeless students, in schools, and other places that homeless families may frequent.
• School districts must identify a McKinney-Vento Liaison to assist students.