Federal Laws and Policies

Click on the links below to get the text of federal laws and guidance affecting the educational rights of students in temporary housing situations

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act [PDF]

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is federal legislation that addresses the public education of children and youth experiencing homelessness.

Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program: Non-Regulatory Guidance [PDF]

This non-regulatory guidance for the McKinney-Vento Act clarifies LEA and SEA responsibilities, and provides answers to commonly asked questions about the Act.

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