Requirements for Schools Regarding Homeless Students

The McKinney-Vento Act provides certain rights for homeless students. They include waiving certain requirements such as proof of residency when students are enrolling and allowing categorical eligibility for certain services, such as free textbooks. The Act also states:

• Homeless students may attend their school of origin or the school where they are temporarily residing

• Homeless students must be provided written statement of their rights when they enroll and at least two times per year.

• Homeless students may enroll without school, medical or similar records.

• Students must be provided a statement explaining why they are denied any service or enrollment.

• Homeless students have a right to transportation to school.

• Students are automatically eligible for Title I services.

• School districts must reserve a portion of Title IA funds to serve homeless students.

• School districts must review and revise policies that provide barriers to homeless students.

• School district must identify a Liaison to assist students.