Answer: There are arguments on both sides, but it appears the student is not eligible. Based on the whole situation, it seems like this is a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. They have a valid lease agreement in the mother’s name, the rent is being...
Answer: Yes, there are lottery exemptions for students experiencing homelessness. There is information on this on pages 7-8 of our charter schools toolkit. The McKinney-Vento Act requires LEAs to remove barriers and provide immediate enrollment even if the student...
Answer: Ideally, it would be best if the bookkeeper could share with the liaison the list of students with outstanding fees, and the liaison could see if any McKinney-Vento students are on that list. Any student could miss a fee for any reason, so it may be less...
Answer: This falls under 42 USC §11432(g)(1)(I), which requires LEAs to “review and revise policies to remove barriers to the identification of homeless children and youths, and the enrollment and retention of homeless children and youths in schools in the...
Answer: At the start of school closures in the spring, FNS waived the requirement to serve school meals in a congregate setting; allowed delivery of school meals; and waived meal time requirements. Parents and guardians also were permitted to pick up or receive meals...
Answer: There is specific language in the McKinney-Vento Act that addresses this question. First: “C) IMMEDIATE ENROLLMENT- (i) IN GENERAL.– The school selected in accordance with this paragraph shall immediately enroll the homeless child or youth, even if the...