McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act The McKinney-Vento Act is a federal law that ensures students experiencing homelessness have equal access to school, no matter their housing situation. A student qualifies if they lack fixed, regular, and adequate place to sleep – such as staying in shelters, motels, cars, or temporarily with others due to hardship.
Student Rights & Protections
- Immediate Enrollment even without documents (residency, immunizations, records)
- School Stability including staying in their school of origin it it’s best for them.
- Transportation to their school of origin or current school.
- Full Participation in classes, activities, and programs without barriers or fees.
- Support Services Including referrals for health, housing, and community resources.
- Unaccompanied Youth Protections inlcuding enrollment wihtout a parent and FAFSA support.
- Dispute Resolution with continued enrollment during any disagreement.
Contacts
McKinney Vento Homeless Liaison
Amber Torres
ambertorres@pathwaysedu.org
(480) 562-1877
Arizona Department of Education
Homeless Education Program
Resources
Crisis Support Hotlines Domestic Violence
Hotline: (800) 799-7233
Report Child Abuse & Neglect
(800) 767-2445
Nation Crisis Hotline 988
Teen Lifeline (602) 248-8336
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