MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT
The Education for Homeless Children and Youth program is authorized under Title VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The McKinney-Vento Act is designed to address the challenges that homeless children and youth face in enrolling, attending, and succeeding in school. To be eligible to receive assistance, the McKinney-Vento Act defines

• Homeless Children and Youth as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
• Unaccompanied Youth as a homeless child (under the age of 18 years) not in the physical custody of a parent or legal guardian.

RIGHTS OF HOMELESS STUDENTS

• Receive a free, appropriate public education.
• Enroll in school immediately, even if lacking documents normally required for enrollment.
• Enroll in school and attend classes while the school gathers needed documents.
• Enroll in the local school; or continue attending their school of origin (the school they attended when permanently housed or the school in which they were last enrolled), if that is your preference.
  • If the school district believes that the school you select is not in the best interest of your children, then the district must provide you with a written explanation of its position and inform you of your right to appeal its decision.
• Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if you request this.
• Receive educational services comparable to those provided to other students, according to your children’s needs.

If you believe your children may be eligible, contact the Salt River Schools Homeless Liaison to find out what services and supports may be available.

Salt River Schools Homeless Liaison
Chris McIntier, Grant & Special Projects Coordinator
480-362-2522 office  |  480-577-1170 cell
[email protected]