New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students

Students who transfer schools often do worse in school than those who don't transfer. The McKinney-Vento Act can help solve this problem by allowing students to stay in the same school and get free transportation.

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Find useful, basic information on transportation and the educational rights of students in temporary housing situations.

Short Guide to the Educational Rights of Children and Youth in Temporary Housing in New York State [PDF]

This guide provides more detailed information about the rights of students experiencing homelessness, as well as useful contact information.

Short Guide to Transportation for Students who are Homeless in New York State [Word doc]

Get an overview of school transportation available for students who are homeless in New York State.

Short Guide to the Educational Rights of Children and Youth in Temporary Housing in New York City [PDF]

Get an overview of the McKinney-Vento Act, and find out how it applies to students who are homeless in New York City.

LEA Liaison Toolkit and Updates

LEA Liaison Toolkit, Part I [PDF]

This toolkit is intended to provide basic information on the educational rights of students in temporary housing in New York State, and includes: forms and procedures, subject-based frequently asked questions, and SED-issued guidance.

LEA Liaison Toolkit, Appendix [PDF]

Please refer to the appendix of the toolkit for additional resources, the text of state and federal laws, and SED forms related to the educational rights of students in temporary housing.

New York State and New York City Resources [Word doc]

Every school district should have students complete and submit a residency questionnaire or enrollment form, which asks about students' living arrangements, in order to identify students experiencing homelessness in the school district. This is intended to replace the New York State Resources, Appendix G-1, and the New York City Resources, Appendix G-2, of the LEA Liaison Toolkit.

LeTendre Education Fund Scholarship Announcement and Application 2008 [PDF]

The LeTendre Education Fund for provides financial assistance to students who are homeless or who have experienced homelessness who wish to pursue a college education. Click the link above to find more information about the LeTendre Fund, as well as application materials. Applications accepted November 1, 2007 - September 12, 2008. This is intended to replace the LeTendre Enducation Fund 2007 Scholarship Application, Appendix G-3 of the LEA Liaison Toolkit.

Model Enrollment Form - Residency Questionnaire [Word doc]

Every school district should have students complete and submit a residency questionnaire or enrollment form, which asks about students' living arrangements, in order to identify students experiencing homelessness in the school district. This is intended to replace the Student Residency Questionnaire, Appendix B-1 and Appendix B-2, of the LEA Liaison Toolkit.

Short Guide to Transportation for Students in Temporary Housing Attending Charter School in New York State [Word doc]

Get more detailed information about transportation responsibilities for temporarily housed students attending charter school. This page is intended to replace the placeholder in Section IV-C of the LEA Liaison Toolkit.