McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, Reauthorized by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is a federal law that protects the public education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The text attached here is the latest version of the law since it was reauthorized on December 10, 2015 by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

McKinney-Vento Act (PDF)

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FORMS & TEMPLATES

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Referral Templates for McKinney-Vento Liaisons

NYS-TEACHS

McKinney-Vento Liaisons are required to refer students and families to key services and supports. Our template referral lists are intended to help you streamline your referral process and/or provide information that may be needed in a sensitive manner.

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LAWS & GUIDANCE

Title I, Part A Set-Aside for Homeless Students: New Data Collection Procedures, Program Service Code 0892

NYSED Field Memo

This Memo from NYSED (May 2019) describes how LEAs should enter data in their student management systems on students served with Title I, Part A set-aside funds for students experiencing homelessness.

GUIDES & FACT SHEETS

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Early Care and Education Services for Children Experiencing Homelessness

This guide by the NYS Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) provides information on determining eligibility for children in temporary housing, and their rights and protections. You can also find a handy chart where community-specific information about early care and education programs can be included and then shared with parents.