McKinney-Vento Program
If you live in any of the following situations, you may qualify for certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Assistance Act.
- Shelter or transitional housing
- Motel or hotel
- Sleeping in a vehicle, tent, RV, public space, campground, etc.
- Accommodations that don't have plumbing, heating or electricity
- Living with many people
- Staying with friends or family due to economic circumstances, eviction, foreclosure, etc.
Eligible students have the right to:
- Stay in the school they were attending when they lost housing, or enroll in their neighborhood school
- Enroll in school immediately, even if they don't have their documentation or immunizations
- Access the same programs, services and appropriate supports as all students
- Receive free school meals
McKinney-Vento Liaisons work with students and families to ensure student's educational needs are met.
They help students and families in the following ways:
- Help students register for and enroll in school
- Set up transportation for students to and from school
- Provide advocacy and outreach services
- Make referrals to local service providers
- Coordinate between service providers
- Help navigate systems
- Help students with basic needs -- or refer to agencies that help
If you think you might be eligible, reach out to South Lane's McKinney-Vento Liaison, to find out what services or support might be available.