McKinney-Vento
McKinney-Vento Homeless Education
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A student or family that lives:
- doubled-up with friends or relatives on a temporary basis
- in a park, motel or campground
- in a shelter
- in a vehicle
- on a street
- as a runaway
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- Attend school without any documentation. They must be given access to the same public education provided to other students, including pre-school children.
- Continue in their school of origin before they became homeless or their school of residence.
- Enroll in school without giving a permanent address. Schools cannot require proof of residency that might prevent or delay school enrollment if you qualify for the McKinney-Vento program.
- Receive transportation to school if they qualify for McKinney-Vento. Student must live 2.5 miles away or more. A transportation request must be made through the McKinney-Vento Office.
- Attend school and participate in school programs with children who are not homeless. Children cannot be separated from the regular school program because they are homeless.
- Receive comparable services provided to other USD 474 students.