The Most Frequently Asked Questions on the Education Rights of Children and Youth in Homeless Situations
Exert:
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and the education rights of children and youth in homeless situations, based on the amendments made by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, which takes effect on October 1, 2016.
The answers are general responses based on federal statutes, regulations, and guidance; relevant case law; and best practices from across the country. It cannot be emphasized enough that these are general responses, and that answers could change based on the facts of a particular case. McKinney-Vento issues require a case-specific inquiry. This document is meant to provide basic information and tools to assist parents, youth, liaisons, administrators and advocates in understanding the McKinney-Vento Act.
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and the education rights of children and youth in homeless situations, based on the amendments made by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, which takes effect on October 1, 2016.
The answers are general responses based on federal statutes, regulations, and guidance; relevant case law; and best practices from across the country. It cannot be emphasized enough that these are general responses, and that answers could change based on the facts of a particular case. McKinney-Vento issues require a case-specific inquiry. This document is meant to provide basic information and tools to assist parents, youth, liaisons, administrators and advocates in understanding the McKinney-Vento Act.
Listing Details
Link to Original Source
Keywords
Resource Type
Organization
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth and the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
Author
Barbara Duffield, Patricia Julianelle, and Michael Santos
Register for Updates
Please sign up to receive special email updates and alerts from the site, including our School-Justice Partnership Project Newsletter.