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Mckinney-Vento Program

McKinney-Vento Program

Information for Parents

If your family lives in any of the following situations:

in a shelter

in a motel or campground due to the lack of an alternative adequate accommodation

in a car, park, abandoned building, or bus or train station

double up with other people due to loss of housing or economic help

Your school-age children may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney Vento Act.

Your eligible children have the right to:

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 document.
Enroll in the local school; or continue attending their school of origin (the school they attended when permanently housed of 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 of your right to appeal its decision.
Receive transportaion 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 local liaison to find out what services and support may be available. There also may be supports available for your prechool-age children.

Contact Information:

Debbie Brown

Foster Care POC

[email protected]

(520) 466-2354

Links:

McKinney Vento Program (English) McKinney Vento Program (Spanish)