The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is Title X, Part C, of the No Child Left Behind Act. This federal law ensures that children and youth experiencing homelessness have full and equal access to an appropriate public education and that they experience success in school.

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act defines “homeless children and youth” as children and youth who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. It includes children and youth who are sharing the housing of others (also known as “doubling up”) due to loss of housing or economic hardship. These youth or children may be living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, campgrounds, cars, public spaces, or emergency or transitional shelters.

Janet Morris
Director of Federal Programs
District Liaison
jjmorris@ncpschools.net

Lisa Phillips
State Coordinator
lphillip@serve.org

Parent McKinney-Vento Homeless Eligibility Appeal Form

Policy Code:  4125 Homeless Students

Homeless Education

Overcoming Homelessness Through Education

Parent Resources