Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program: Non-Regulatory Guidance
This document provides an overview of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which houses the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program. In the overview, the document provides guidance for how homeless children and youth are identified and the educational rights that are protected for these students. A brief overview of the McKinney-Vento Act can be found on pages 1-4, including the changes that have resulted from the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Included in this document is contact information for further information and technical assistance regarding the McKinney-Vento program.