Mckinneyvento homeless assistance act bozeman public schools. The mckinneyvento mkv grant program is a federally funded program authorized by title viib of the mckinneyvento homeless assistance act of 1987. Any amount appropriated under an authorization in this act shall remain available until expended. Head start, early head start, and ccdffunded programs are required to use the definition of. The mckinneyvento homeless assistance act as amended by s. Subtitle viib of the mckinneyvento homeless assistance act, reauthorized in 2015 by title ix, part a of the every student succeeds act 42 u. Mckinneyvento homeless assistance act information booklet. This homeless education fact sheet pdf provides additional information.
The mckinneyvento act at a glance definitions the mckinneyvento homeless assistance act includes a definition of who is considered homeless for the purposes of this subtitle of the act and, therefore, eligible for the rights and protections it provides. Protecting the right of homeless youth to go to school. Program student reengagement program best practice guide for dropout. Practical application of the mckinneyvento act the administration. Mckinneyvento homeless assistance act fact sheet who is.
Mckinney vento homeless assistant act is a public law that authorizes use of unutilized and underutilized public building and real property to assist the homeless and to make surplus personal property available to nonprofit agencies. The mckinneyvento homeless assistance act pl10077 was the first and remains the only major federal legislative response to homelessness. Mckinneyvento act national coalition for the homeless. Mckinneyvento homeless assistance act, subtitle viib. The mckinneyvento homeless assistance act is the primary piece of. Mckinneyvento homeless assistance act 1 subtitle viib of the mckinneyvento homeless assistance act 42 u. D that practices nondiscrimination in the provision of assistance. Mckinneyvento homeless assistance act national law center. The mckinneyvento act is a federal law that ensures the right of students to. Asked questions on the education rights of children and youth in homeless situations. Mckinney vento homeless assistance act th steward b. If you are a parentguardian or student with questions or concerns regarding the school placement of your child please feel free to contact the familyschool. Determining eligibility for mckinneyvento rights and services.
Practical application of the mckinney vento act is a young person in your program having trouble enrolling in school. Under the mckinney vento act, children and youth who live in trailer parks are covered by the act if they live in the trailer park due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations. Fy 2020 mckinneyvento mkv homeless assistance grant nofa. Understanding the mckinneyvento homeless assistance act s definition of homeless early childhood and schoolaged child care programs can provide valuable supports to children and their families that can mitigate the negative impact of homelessness. The mckinneyvento homeless assistance act as amended. According to federal law, children who have lost their housing have the right to attend school, no matter where they live or how long they have lived there. Assistance act, reauthorized in 2015 by title ix, part a of the every. Homeless assistance act and the education rights of children and youth in. Subtitle viib of the mckinneyvento homeless assistance act. Therefore, whether children and youth living in trailer parks are covered by the act is a casebycase determination to be made by the. For questions, please reference the fy2020 rfa or contact danielle.
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