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McKinney-Vento Program

McKinney-Vento

At Armona Union Elementary School District, we are committed to ensuring that every child has equal access to a high-quality education, regardless of their housing situation. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Program provides educational rights and support services to children and youth who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Students who qualify under the McKinney-Vento Act have the right to enroll in school immediately, even if they lack typically required documents such as proof of residency, immunization records, or previous school records. Eligible students may also receive transportation assistance, free school meals, school supplies, and referrals to community resources to help remove barriers to academic success.

If your family is living in temporary housing, sharing housing due to financial hardship, staying in a shelter, motel, vehicle, campground, or another situation caused by the loss of housing or economic hardship, your child may qualify for services under the McKinney-Vento Act.

Accordion

    Homeless & Foster Youth
    • The right to stay at the same school for the duration of homelessness or foster youth status.
    • Immediate enrollment in any AUESD school.
    • Automatic eligibility for the free and reduced meal program.
    • McKinney-Vento students also receive school bus transportation to and from their school of origin within AUESD even if they move out of the district’s area during the school year.
    Legislation

    The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento Act) (42 U.S.C. § 11431-11435) is federal legislation that ensures the educational rights and protections of children and youths experiencing homelessness. It requires all local educational agencies (LEAs) to ensure that homeless students have access to the same free, appropriate public education, including public preschools, as provided to other children and youths. The McKinney-Vento Act defines LEAs as public school districts, direct-funded and locally funded charter schools, and county offices of education. The McKinney-Vento Act also authorizes the funding for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program.

    Contact Information

    Xavier Piña, Ed.D. Homeless/Foster Care Liasion 559-583-5000 extn 5001

    supt@auesd.org