Is a family eligible for McKinney-Vento services if they were experiencing homeless all school year but were not identified until 2 weeks after they obtained permanent housing?

Answer: Yes. If the family was experiencing homelessness, they retain their rights, even if the school did not learn about their homelessness until after they retained housing. They can receive services for the rest of this academic year, and you should count them in your McKinney-Vento data this year.

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