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What is McKinney-Vento?

A law that was put into place to protect and remove barriers to education for students in transition or displaced from their home

Who Qualifies for McKinney-Vento?

• Children or Youth that lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

• Families who are “doubled-up” sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason

• Families living in motels/hotels, trailer parks, and camping grounds due to a lack of adequate alternative accommodations

• Families living in emergency or transitional shelters

NCHE Eligibility Flowchart

NAEHCY Frequently Asked Questions