McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act

Who is considered homeless?

Anyone who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate night time residence is considered homeless. You qualify if you are:

• sharing housing with others due to loss of housing, economic hardship or another similar reason
• living in motels, camping grounds due to lack of adequate alternative accommodations
• living in emergency or transitional shelters
• abandoned in hospitals/ unaccompanied youth
• living in a public/private place not designed for humans to live
• living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, bus or train stations
• migratory children

Educational Rights for Children and Youth Lacking Fixed, Regular, and Adequate Housing

• A parent does not need a permanent address to enroll in school.
• A child cannot be denied school enrollment when school records or other enrollment documentation are not immediately available.
• A student under McKinney Vento may be able to remain in the same school (school of origin) even if they move.
• A parent has the right to request transportation to the school origin.
• If a parent and the school disagree about school enrollment the parent may have the right to appeal.

A student has the right to participate in federal, state, or local programs for which they are eligible.

Services Provided by Newport News Public Schools

If a student is found eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Act, the school district provides the following services:

• Transportation for the student(s) whose address is out of school zone
• Free meals
• Clothing & School Supplies
• Referrals to Community Resources
• What Families Need to Know - Project Hope Virginia

Parents/Guardians who think they may qualify for services under McKinney-Vento Education Assistance Act should contact their school registrar or Deadre Shoates at (757) 928-6765 x.38818 or Jane Moreland at (757) 928-6765 x.38840.