Homeless education resources on enrollment and school selection Resolución de disputas / Proceso de apelaciones Si una familia o un estudiante en una vivienda temporal y su distrito escolar no están de acuerdo sobre la elegibilidad de McKinney-Vento de un estudiante para la inscripción, las opciones de selección de la escuela o el transporte, el distrito escolar puede cuestionar la elegibilidad del estudiante según McKinney-Vento. Para hacerlo, el distrito escolar debe: Proporcionar un aviso por escrito al estudiante o la familia sobre las razones de su desacuerdo; Brindar información completa por escrito sobre el derecho a apelar ante la familia o el joven; Ponga a la familia o al joven en contacto con el enlace McKinney-Vento para obtener ayuda; Proporcionar inscripción y transporte inmediatos mientras la apelación esté pendiente y hasta que todas las apelaciones disponibles sean definitivas. Las disputas y apelaciones de McKinney-Vento son revisadas y decididas por el Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York. Los procesos de apelación y disputas internas del distrito escolar no se pueden utilizar para excluir de la escuela a un estudiante en una vivienda temporal o interrumpir las protecciones de McKinney-Vento del estudiante. Preguntas frecuentes sobre este tema Recursos del tema Laws & Guidance LEA Requirements for Implementing McKinney-Vento Homeless Student Dispute Resolution Process NYSED Field Memo All LEAs are required to maintain processes to promptly address disputes related to a child’s eligibility under the McKinney-Vento Act, including, but not limited to, disputes regarding a student’s status as a homeless child or unaccompanied youth, school selection, and transportation. At the initiation of any dispute under this process, the LEA must immediately enroll the child in the school for which enrollment is sought, pending resolution of the dispute, including all available appeals. Featured Resource Ver tema por categoría: Forms & Templates Sample MV Determination Letter This letter explains a decision the school district made about your child’s rights under the McKinney-Vento Act. Please read it carefully. You have the right to appeal this decision. The McKinney-Vento Liaison listed below will help you at no cost. Guides & Fact Sheets MV Determination Letter Instructions These instructions are intended for district staff and should not be sent to the family. The model or Sample McKinney-Vento Determination Letter is a separate document. Districts use the sample letter on official district letterhead and modify the wording to fit local needs; however, all required elements must remain included in the final letter. Laws & Guidance The District’s 20-Day Answer in a §310 Appeal The Answer is the district’s half of the written record, and the Commissioner decides on that record alone. The reasons in the Determination Letter, the facts in the Answer, and the affidavits behind them must all match. Forms & Templates Dispute 310 Appeal Form of Petition – NEW Form If a family or student in temporary housing and their school district disagree about a student's McKinney-Vento eligibility for enrollment, school selection options, or transportation, the school district may challenge the student's eligibility under McKinney-Vento through the Dispute Resolution 310 process. When a dispute arises, McKinney-Vento liaisons must help the parent or youth appeal to the Commissioner of Education using this form. Forms for Filing an Appeal to the Commissioner Involving Homeless Children and Youth | Office of Counsel (nysed.gov) - https://www.counsel.nysed.gov/appeals/homelessForms Guides & Fact Sheets Appeal Sample Evidence This document provides a list of examples of evidence that a parent, legal guardian, or unaccompanied youth may include in an appeal in order to show that the student is homeless under McKinney-Vento. Website Appeals to the Commissioner Involving Homeless Children and Youth New York State Education Department The New York State Education Department Office of Counsel’s website has instructions and sample forms for McKinney-Vento appeals. School districts must continue enrollment and transportation until the Commissioner gives a final decision on any McKinney-Vento related appeal. The appeal form, also called the Form Notice of Petition, can be found in English, Spanish, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, and Haitian Creole. The form should be completed by the parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth (with help from the liaison) any time that the parent/guardian or youth wants to challenge a school district’s denial of enrollment and/or transportation under the McKinney-Vento Act. Guides & Fact Sheets Sample District Dispute Resolution Policy New York State Education Department This is a sample policy that school districts may adopt in order to follow the New York State procedure for resolving disputes regarding the McKinney-Vento Act. This resource has been updated to reflect the changes made to the McKinney-Vento dispute resolution process under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) which went into effect on October 1, 2016. Guides & Fact Sheets List of Legal Services Providers NYS-TEACHS is a technical assistance center and cannot offer legal advice. You may contact the following agencies for legal advice and/or assistance related to the McKinney Vento dispute process. Please note, this list is not exhaustive, and there may be other providers who will also offer legal advice on these issues. Guides & Fact Sheets Tip Sheet: Navigating Challenging Conversations NYS-TEACHS This tip sheet from NYS-TEACHS guides the user through best practices for having conversations about housing status with families. We provide best practices for common scenarios. Interested in more tip sheets from NYS-TEACHS? See our Quick Tip Sheets series targeted to specific school roles. Forms & Templates Form for Verification of Receipt and Transmittal of Petition and Materials by Local Educational Agency Liaison New York State Education Department This form should be completed by the LEA liaison and given to the parent, guardian, or unaccompanied youth to verify that the liaison has received the petition and will mail it to the Office of Counsel of the New York State Education Department. Forms & Templates Form for Affidavit of Acceptance of Personal Service by Local Educational Liaison for Homeless Children and Youth New York State Education Department This form should be completed by the LEA liaison or the person who has been designated by the board of education to accept service on behalf of the school district. This form affirms that the individual who completed the form has accepted the petition on behalf of the named respondents in the school district. Forms & Templates Form for Affidavit of Service by Mail by Local Educational Agency Liaison for Homeless Children and Youth This form should be completed by the McKinney-Vento liaison to verify that the individual has been provided with the petition and that the liaison is mailing it to the school district employee who has been designated to accept service on behalf of the school district. Forms & Templates Template End-of-Year Letter NYS-TEACHS Districts are encouraged to check in with parents whose children are McKinney-Vento eligible (or youth themselves in the case of unaccompanied homeless youth) at the end of each school year to determine whether their housing situation has changed and make appropriate arrangements for the next school year if there has been a change. This template letter can be used to reach out to families for this purpose. Laws & Guidance LEA Requirements for Implementing McKinney-Vento Homeless Student Dispute Resolution Process NYSED Field Memo All LEAs are required to maintain processes to promptly address disputes related to a child’s eligibility under the McKinney-Vento Act, including, but not limited to, disputes regarding a student’s status as a homeless child or unaccompanied youth, school selection, and transportation. At the initiation of any dispute under this process, the LEA must immediately enroll the child in the school for which enrollment is sought, pending resolution of the dispute, including all available appeals. Laws & Guidance Navigating McKinney-Vento Disputes Dispute resolution can be one of the more complex LEA responsibilities, requiring the balancing of statutory requirements, SEA and LEA processes, and student needs with clarity and care. This National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) brief complements NCHE’s foundational Dispute Resolution issue brief by offering practical guidance for liaisons and other involved LEA stakeholders overseeing an active dispute. Laws & Guidance McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, Reauthorized by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is a federal law that protects the public education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The text attached here is the latest version of the law since it was reauthorized on December 10, 2015 by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Data Collection and Reporting (Rest of State) Regreso a clases con McKinney-Vento Presented in Collaboration w/ the Office of Information and Reporting Services El Centro de Asistencia Técnica y Educativa del Estado de Nueva York ofreció el seminario web “Regreso a la escuela con McKinney-Vento” el 26 de agosto de 12:00 a 13:00. El seminario web fue diseñado para brindar la oportunidad de conocer a los miembros del nuevo Centro de Asistencia Técnica NYS TEACHS, revisar las disposiciones de la Ley de Asistencia para Personas sin Hogar McKinney-Vento en lo que respecta a la identificación y la inscripción inmediata, y recibir recursos para apoyar el trabajo de McKinney. -Vento enlaces. Si se perdió el seminario web o le gustaría revisar el contenido y los materiales más a fondo, consulte los enlaces a continuación al seminario web grabado, los recursos clave y la encuesta de seguimiento de los participantes. Recursos clave PDF de PowerPoint PDF de PowerPoint Volver al aprendizaje profesional

View the webinar McKinney-Vento Liaisons: Roles & Responsibilities. Enlaces McKinney-Vento: funciones y responsabilidades Todas las Agencias Educativas Locales (LEA), que incluyen todos los distritos escolares, escuelas autónomas y BOCES, deben designar a un miembro del personal apropiado para que sirva como enlace McKinney-Vento para ayudar a los estudiantes en viviendas temporales y sus familias. Esta sesión está diseñada especialmente para los enlaces de McKinney Vento que son nuevos en su papel en la implementación de la Ley de Asistencia para Personas sin Hogar McKinney-Vento. Los participantes: Familiarícese con el papel de enlace McKinney-Vento. Conozca las responsabilidades de ayudar a los niños y las familias que se encuentran sin hogar. Recibir recursos para apoyar el trabajo como enlace McKinney-Vento Recursos clave PDF de PowerPoint Responsabilidades del enlace McKinney-Vento: de un vistazo Resumen de NCHE: Enlaces locales para personas sin hogar: comprensión de su papel Resumen de NCHE: Enlaces locales para personas sin hogar: información importante Cuestionario de vivienda Cuestionario de vivienda Guía de entrada de datos Resumen de NCHE: Resumen de determinación de elegibilidad Servicios de educación y cuidado temprano en el estado de Nueva York para niños pequeños sin hogar Plantillas de referencia para enlaces McKinney-Vento Plantillas de referencia para enlaces McKinney-Vento Título 1, Parte A: Apartados para personas sin hogar - Gastos permitidos e inadmisibles Formulario de pedido de materiales de divulgación Ejemplo de política de resolución de disputas del distrito Prueba de muestra de apelación Guía de transporte para estudiantes en viviendas temporales Informe especial: Oculto a plena vista Guía práctica de FAFSA para estudiantes de secundaria Recursos de FAFSA Para más recursos sobre las funciones y responsabilidades de los enlaces, visite la página de enlace . Volver al aprendizaje profesional

BOCES Technical Assistance Sessions Las siguientes son presentaciones y seminarios web anteriores de NYS-TEACHS sobre temas de educación para personas sin hogar. BOCES TA Sessions Top of Page Ir a un tema McKinney-Vento 101 Escuelas charter COVID-19 y McKinney-Vento Recopilación e informes de datos Determinar la elegibilidad Resolución de conflictos Educación de la primera infancia Planificación de fin de año Los estudiantes del idioma inglés Financiamiento y reembolsos Acceso a la escuela secundaria y la universidad Responsabilidades de enlace Salud mental en las escuelas Difusión y participación familiar Referencias y asociaciones McKinney-Vento para proveedores de refugios Titulo I Transporte Sensibilidad al trauma y éxito escolar Jóvenes no acompañados McKinney-Vento 101 Statewide BOCES TA Session April 3, 2025, 10:00am – 11:15am Register For Webinar NYSED and NYS TEACHS will continue to provide technical assistance to BOCES as part of our McKinney-Vento Training Initiative for the 2024-2025 school year. This session will take place on April 3, 2025, from 10:00am – 11:15am. This session is designed for BOCES superintendents and McKinney-Vento liaisons to support component districts in addressing the needs of their families experiencing temporary housing. This session will focus on using Title I Part A Set-Aside funds to support the basic needs and close the academic achievement gaps for students in temporary housing. The intended outcomes for this session is to: Provide information on Title I Part A Set Aside, and the process to set aside funds to support students in temporary housing Explore allowable and unallowable uses of Title I funds Discuss ways to support component school districts in the allocation and use of Title I Part A Set Aside funds. Septiembre de 2021 - Apoyo a estudiantes en viviendas temporales: identificación e inscripción Grabación y recursos de seminarios web Escuelas charter GROUP 1 April 4, 2025 10am-11:00am REGISTER Septiembre de 2021 - Apoyo a estudiantes en viviendas temporales: identificación e inscripción Grabación y recursos de seminarios web Septiembre de 2021 - Apoyo a estudiantes en viviendas temporales: identificación e inscripción Grabación y recursos de seminarios web COVID-19 y McKinney-Vento GROUP 2 May 16, 2025 10am-11:00am REGISTER Septiembre de 2021 - Apoyo a estudiantes en viviendas temporales: identificación e inscripción Grabación y recursos de seminarios web Septiembre de 2021 - Apoyo a estudiantes en viviendas temporales: identificación e inscripción Grabación y recursos de seminarios web Recopilación e informes de datos GROUP 3 May 30, 2025 10am-11:00am REGISTER Septiembre de 2021 - Apoyo a estudiantes en viviendas temporales: identificación e inscripción Grabación y recursos de seminarios web Septiembre de 2021 - Apoyo a estudiantes en viviendas temporales: identificación e inscripción Grabación y recursos de seminarios web Determinar la elegibilidad GROUP 4 May 9, 2025 10am-11:00am REGISTER Septiembre de 2021 - Apoyo a estudiantes en viviendas temporales: identificación e inscripción Grabación y recursos de seminarios web Septiembre de 2021 - Apoyo a estudiantes en viviendas temporales: identificación e inscripción Grabación y recursos de seminarios web Resolución de conflictos GROUP 5 April 25, 2025 10am-11:00am REGISTER Septiembre de 2021 - Apoyo a estudiantes en viviendas temporales: identificación e inscripción Grabación y recursos de seminarios web Septiembre de 2021 - Apoyo a estudiantes en viviendas temporales: identificación e inscripción Grabación y recursos de seminarios web Resolución de conflictos GROUP 6 June 6, 2025 10am-11:00am REGISTER Septiembre de 2021 - Apoyo a estudiantes en viviendas temporales: identificación e inscripción Grabación y recursos de seminarios web Septiembre de 2021 - Apoyo a estudiantes en viviendas temporales: identificación e inscripción Grabación y recursos de seminarios web BOCES Large Group TA Western Region Group Central Region North Country Region Group Long Island Hudson Capital Region VOLVER ARRIBA

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This revised Non-Regulatory Guidance replaces the July 2016 Guidance and includes new questions and answers on the amendments to the McKinney-Vento Act and new technical assistance on promising practices for implementing homeless education requirements at the State and local levels. Orientaciones no reglamentarias para la educación de niños y jóvenes sin hogar Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos El 2 de marzo de 2017, el Departamento de Educación de EE. UU. (DOE) revisó la Guía no reglamentaria para el Programa de educación para niños y jóvenes sin hogar. Esta Guía no reguladora revisada reemplaza la Guía de julio de 2016 e incluye nuevas preguntas y respuestas sobre las enmiendas a la Ley McKinney-Vento hechas por la Ley Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), que entró en vigencia el 1 de octubre de 2016, y nueva asistencia técnica sobre prácticas prometedoras para implementar los requisitos de educación para personas sin hogar a nivel estatal y local. La Guía no reguladora se puede descargar a continuación. También está disponible una hoja informativa adjunta. En julio de 2018, el DOE de EE. UU. Publicó una carta y un anexo a la Guía no reglamentaria con respecto a las reservas del Título I para los estudiantes sin hogar. NOSOTROS HACEMOS ORIENTACIONES NO REGULATORIAS (PDF) HOJA DE DATOS DE US DOE MCKINNEY-VENTO (PDF) Back

Training is recommended for all district personnel who are responsible for overseeing, conducting, or reporting STAC homeless placements. Regreso a clases con McKinney-Vento El Centro de Asistencia Técnica y Educativa del Estado de Nueva York ofreció el seminario web “Regreso a la escuela con McKinney-Vento” el 26 de agosto de 12:00 a 13:00. El seminario web fue diseñado para brindar la oportunidad de conocer a los miembros del nuevo Centro de Asistencia Técnica NYS TEACHS, revisar las disposiciones de la Ley de Asistencia para Personas sin Hogar McKinney-Vento en lo que respecta a la identificación y la inscripción inmediata, y recibir recursos para apoyar el trabajo de McKinney. -Vento enlaces. Si se perdió el seminario web o le gustaría revisar el contenido y los materiales más a fondo, consulte los enlaces a continuación al seminario web grabado, los recursos clave y la encuesta de seguimiento de los participantes. Recursos clave PDF de PowerPoint For more resources, visit the STAC-202 page . Volver al aprendizaje profesional

Homeless education resources on early childhood education Educación de la primera infancia Los enlaces de McKinney-Vento son responsables de conectar a los niños pequeños con programas de cuidado y educación tempranos, incluidos Head Start, Early Head Start, Pre-K, Intervención Temprana, servicios de educación especial preescolar. Los programas de educación y cuidado infantil de calidad ofrecen una oportunidad crucial para que los niños pequeños desarrollen sus habilidades sociales, emocionales y cognitivas. Los niños sin hogar que asisten al preescolar se proyectan bajo la Ley McKinney-Vento. Tienen derecho a la inscripción continua y el transporte a su preescolar de origen. Preguntas frecuentes sobre este tema Recursos del tema Ver tema por categoría: Guides & Fact Sheets Referring Young Children to Early Childhood Development Programs: Checklist for Homeless Liaisons Homeless liaisons have a responsibility under the McKinney-Vento Act to identify and refer younger children to early learning programs. This checklist from SchoolHouse Connections can be a guide for ensuring young children experiencing homelessness are identified and enrolled. Guides & Fact Sheets Schoolhouse Connection: Is My Early Childhood Program a McKinney-Vento “Preschool?” Schoolhouse Connection The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) amended the McKinney-Vento Act to include preschools specifically within the definition of “school of origin.” As a result, children experiencing homelessness can remain in the preschool they attended when permanently housed, or the preschool in which they were last enrolled, if that is in their best interest. This flow chart provides a guide to understanding of how determine whether a particular early childhood education program is a “preschool” under ESSA. Forms & Templates Grace Period for Enrolling Children without Medical Records and/or Immunization Documentation in Licensed Registered Child Care Programs In March 2017, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services issued this Policy Statement, #17-1: “Grace Period for Enrolling Children without Medical Records and/or Immunization Documentation in Licensed Registered Child Care Programs,” which explains that licensed child care providers should give parents up to 14 days to provide proof of immunization and request a waiver to the medical statement/physical requirement if the family is experiencing homelessness and the parent does not have the child’s medical statement/physical when the child enrolls in child care. While the parent is getting the needed documentation, the provider should allow children who are homeless to receive child care services. Guides & Fact Sheets How Preschool Programs Can Help Children Who Are Homeless This tip sheet by the Wisconsin Dept of Public Instruction provides information on the benefits of early education programs for children in temporary housing. Find tips and strategies to help children who are homeless adapt to the learning environment. Guides & Fact Sheets Regulations of the Commissioner of The New York State Education Department Preschool Special Education Services are discussed in Part 200.16(a)-(f). The regulations provide guidance on the referral process as well as specific information on the timeline for ensuring the delivery of services Guides & Fact Sheets Summary of Final Head Start Regulations Related to Homelessness This document from the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) summarizes the September 2016 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services comprehensive revision of the Head Start Performance Standards. These final regulations apply to Head Start and Early Head Start programs. PDF About the Source The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) is a national membership association dedicated to ensuring educational equity and excellence for children and youth experiencing homelessness. Guides & Fact Sheets Everything You Need to Know: Improving Access to Head Start for Families in Temporary Housing This presentation was given at the May 30th, 2019 New York State Head Start Association (NYSHSA) Conference. PDF Guides & Fact Sheets Early Care and Education Services for Children Experiencing Homelessness This guide by the NYS Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) has information for parents, early care and education providers, school district staff, shelter providers, and other social service professionals about early care and education programs. This guide also provides information on determining eligibility for children in temporary housing, and their rights and protections. You can also find a handy chart where community-specific information about early care and education programs can be included and then shared with parents. This document is a fillable PDF, so you can enter information about local programs and services on the chart itself, print it out, and easily share it with parents. Additionally, a link to a fillable Word document version of the chart can be found below. [ Word Document] Guides & Fact Sheets Early Care and Education Services for Children Experiencing Homelessness This guide by the NYS Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) has information for parents, early care and education providers, school district staff, shelter providers, and other social service professionals about early care and education programs. This guide also provides information on determining eligibility for children in temporary housing, and their rights and protections. You can also find a handy chart where community-specific information about early care and education programs can be included and then shared with parents. This document is a fillable PDF, so you can enter information about local programs and services on the chart itself, print it out, and easily share it with parents. Additionally, a link to a fillable Word document version of the chart can be found below. Note: Save the PDF or Word document to your computer before editing. If you modify the document within your browser, you may not be able to save your edits. Guides & Fact Sheets Tip Sheet for Head Start Programs Children experiencing homelessness are categorically eligible for Head Start, and Head Start programs must prioritize children who are homelessness for enrollment. This Tip Sheet has information about how Head Start programs can identify children experiencing homelessness and better connect them with Head Start programs. The Tip Sheet references the template Housing Questionnaire for Head Start programs, which is an important tool programs can use to better identify children experiencing homelessness. Website Interactive Learning Series: Supporting Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness Want to enhance your knowledge around family homelessness and the McKinney-Vento Act? This series from Office of Head Start’s Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (OHS ECLKC) is designed to help Head Start and other early childhood care professionals learn how to identify families experiencing homelessness, conduct community outreach, and build relationships with families and providers. Website Directory of New York State Child Care Coordinating Council (NYSCCCC) Affiliates: Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agencies Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) programs have three major purposes: to provide information and referral services to families seeking early care and education programming for their children (special emphasis on low-income families), to provide technical assistance to individuals and organization seeking to develop early care and education programs, and to provide training and educational opportunities for programs and individuals. About the Source OCFS: The Office of Children and Family Services serves New York’s public by promoting the safety, permanency and well-being of our children, families and communities. They achieve results by setting and enforcing policies, building partnerships, and funding and providing quality services. Data Early Childhood Homelessness State Profiles This report by the U.S. Department of Education (previously issued by the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) provides updated state-by-state data and information on early childhood homelessness in each state. Forms & Templates Housing Questionnaire for Head Start Programs - Spanish This Housing Questionnaire should be used by Head Start staff as a part of the enrollment process to identify any child who is homeless. Forms & Templates Housing Questionnaire for Head Start Programs - English This Housing Questionnaire should be used by Head Start staff as a part of the enrollment process to identify any child who is homeless. Forms & Templates Self-Assessment Tool for Early Childhood Programs Serving Families Experiencing Homelessness Ounce of Prevention Fund and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released the “Self-Assessment Tool for Early Childhood Programs Serving Families Experiencing Homelessness,” a tool designed for child care, Head Start and Early Head Start, and public pre-k programs as a guide for welcoming and supporting families and children experiencing homelessness into these programs. This tool contains recommendations for making early childhood programs more responsive to the unique needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families who experience homelessness in five areas: Identification and Support; Removal of Barriers; Responding to Family Needs; Engagement in Strategic Collaboration; and Improving Collection, Reporting and Utilization of Data. The tool includes additional resources to support programs. About the Source The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a division of the Department of Health & Human Services. They promote the economic and social well-being of children, families, individuals and communities with leadership and resources for compassionate, effective delivery of human services. Forms & Templates Early Childhood Self-Assessment Tool for Shelters Serving Families Experiencing Homelessness Ensuring the early learning and development of our country’s youngest children is essential to our nation’s early care and education providers. Supporting the well-being of these young children and their families is an important task and one that is critical to improving the long-term educational outcomes of children nationwide. With this in mind, North Carolina’s Child Care Services Association (CCSA), in partnership with the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has released a validated and revised “Early Childhood Self-Assessment Tool for Shelters“. This tool is designed to guide shelter staff in creating safe, developmentally appropriate environments for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families who are experiencing homelessness. About the Source The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a division of the Department of Health & Human Services. They promote the economic and social well-being of children, families, individuals and communities with leadership and resources for compassionate, effective delivery of human services. Forms & Templates Pre-K Class Size Variance Request New York State Education Department Pre-K classrooms have a maximum size at twenty children, but can be expanded. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) will grant a class-size variance to allow a 21st child in the classroom if that child is in temporary housing. To get a variance, the Pre-K program should complete this Pre-K Class Size Variance Request and email it to NYSED’s Office of Early Learning at oel@nysed.gov . For more information, see NYSED’s 2015 Guidance Memo. Laws & Guidance Child Care Services for Families Experiencing Homelessness and Differential Payment Rates On Friday, April 28, 2017, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services issued this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM), 17 OCFS LCM-05: “Child Care Services for Families Experiencing Homelessness and Differential Payment Rates.” The LCM informs social services districts about recent changes to State regulations regarding the provision of child care services funded under the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG) and Title XX of the federal Social Security Act. The changes include: - adding families experiencing homelessness as a priority population; - adding certain families experiencing homelessness to the category of eligible families when districts have funds available; - exempting families experiencing homelessness from contributing to the cost of care; - providing an allowable grace period for children to attend child care programs; - establishing a differential payment rate for child care services provided to a child experiencing homelessness; and - amendments to the provisions for differential payment rates to child care providers who are accredited by a nationally recognized child care organization and/or provide care during nontraditional hours. Laws & Guidance District-Administered Pre-K Programs for Children in Temporary Housing NYSED Field Memo NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo #04-2015 (June 2015) provides guidance on the rights of students in temporary housing to access public preschool education programs offered by a school district. It also provides guidance to school districts on outreach and identification of preschool age temporarily housed children, how to request funding and seek class-size variance requests for programs that may already be full, and other early childhood education programs and services that may be available. PLEASE NOTE: Documents dated before 2016 may not reflect the amendments to the McKinney-Vento Act as a result of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the 2017 amendments to New York State Education Law Section 3209, and/or 2017 amendments to the Commissioner’s Regulations. Laws & Guidance REDLINE VERSON of the New York State Education Law Section 3209, Education of Homeless Children NYS Education Law Section 3209 describes the rights of students in temporary housing in New York State. Important changes to New York Education Law Section 3209 went into effect on April 20, 2017. The changes to this law reflect changes to the federal McKinney-Vento Act that were made under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Below, along with the link to download the new text of the law, you will find a link to a marked-up version of Education Law § 3209 that highlights the changes. Laws & Guidance New York State Education Law Section 3209, Education of Homeless Children NYS Education Law Section 3209 describes the rights of students in temporary housing in New York State. Important changes to New York Education Law Section 3209 went into effect on April 20, 2017. The changes to this law reflect changes to the federal McKinney-Vento Act that were made under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Laws & Guidance McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, Reauthorized by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is a federal law that protects the public education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The text attached here is the latest version of the law since it was reauthorized on December 10, 2015 by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Laws & Guidance Information on Transportation of Prekindergarten Students under Four Years of Age New York State Education Department This memorandum from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Early Learning and the Office of Educational Management Services provides information about student transportation safety for students under four years of age, including information on appropriate car seats and bus monitors. About the Source The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a division of the Department of Health & Human Services. They promote the economic and social well-being of children, families, individuals and communities with leadership and resources for compassionate, effective delivery of human services.

All Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), which includes all school districts, charter schools, and BOCES, must designate an appropriate staff person to serve as the McKinney-Vento liaison to help students in temporary housing and their families. Enlaces: McKinney-Vento y el papel del enlace Leer más sobre Responsabilidades de enlace Todas las Agencias Educativas Locales (LEA), que incluyen todos los distritos escolares, escuelas autónomas y BOCES, deben designar a un miembro del personal apropiado para que sirva como enlace McKinney-Vento para ayudar a los estudiantes en viviendas temporales y sus familias. Preguntas frecuentes sobre este tema Featured Resources Introduction to the McKinney-Vento Act DOWNLOAD Facilitator Guide DOWNLOAD Liaisons Mandatory McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Training for the 2026-2027 School Year NYSED Field Memo NYS-TEACHS provides free training and webinars for LEAs, social service providers, and other professionals on the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness. McKinney-Vento liaisons must attend one complete live NYS-TEACHS webinar and submit the required survey to receive a certificate of attendance. Liaisons should retain their certificate for documentation purposes during ESSA- Funded Program Monitoring. Please visit NYSTEACH WEBINAR SCHEDULE for the 2026-2027 complete list of trainings. New Liaisons Local Homeless Education Liaisons: Important Information for New Local Liaisons NCHE Publication This NCHE brief assists new local liaisons with: understanding the responsibilities of the local liaison position, becoming familiar with procedures and resources for serving homeless students in their LEA, determining where to target their time and effort, and identifying resources and support for becoming an effective local liaison. Liaisons Local Homeless Education Liaisons: Understanding Their Role NCHE Publication This NCHE brief provides information on the role of the local homeless education liaison; reviews duties of the local liaison, as required by the McKinney-Vento Act; and provides strategies for local liaisons to carry out their responsibilities, and for district administrators to support them in their work. Liaisons LEA Policy on the Education of Students in Temporary Housing NYSED Field Memo The New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) is committed to ensuring that students experiencing homelessness have access to the same free appropriate public education, including a public preschool education, as is available to their permanently housed peers. Further, the Department must ensure that local educational agencies (LEAs), which include school districts, charter schools, and BOCES, review and revise policies to improve the identification, enrollment, attendance, and success in school of students in temporary housing. Recursos del tema Ver recursos por responsabilidad: Identification New York State Housing Questionnaire (English) This form is to be completed when a student first enrolls, and any time a change in housing status occurs. There are no wrong answers. This form may be filled out independently, or the McKinney-Vento Liaison can assist. To access a list of McKinney-Vento Liaisons, please visit https://www.nysteachs.org/liaisons Identification New York State Housing Questionnaire: MV Liaison Companion Refer to this page when supporting a family. Do not hand this form to families. ✓ Ensure placement of a housing questionnaire within the first few pages of the registration packet (paper or electronic). ✓ NYSED requires implementation and administration of a housing questionnaire at the time of enrollment and upon any change of address. Identification New York State Housing Questionnaire (Spanish) Este formulario debe completarse cuando un estudiante se matricula por primera vez, y cada vez que ocurra un cambio en la situación de vivienda. No hay respuestas incorrectas. Este formulario puede completarse de forma independiente, o la persona de enlace de McKinney-Vento puede ayudar. Para acceder a una lista de personas de enlace de McKinney-Vento, visite https://www.nysteachs.org/liaisons. Unaccompanied Youth NCHE: Students Living with Caregivers: Tips for Local Liaisons and School Personnel This brief explores caregiver living situations and offers strategies that local homeless education liaisons (hereafter referred to as local liaisons) and school staff can implement to ensure that these students and their caregiver families receive appropriate services. Identification NYSED Guidance on Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness NYSED Guidance This August 2019 guidance from NYSED provides basic information on the educational rights of students in temporary housing in NY State, including information on other NYSED guidance, forms, and resources. Referrals for Health, Housing, & Other Services Chancellor's Regulations A-780 NYC Dept. of Education This regulation updates and supersedes Chancellor’s Regulation A-780 dated June 29, 2009. It has been amended to conform to the provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 2001, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, and ensures that homeless children receive the programs and services that children with permanent residences receive, including services provided under federal programs. Referrals for Health, Housing, & Other Services Chancellor’s Regulations A-101 NYC Dept. of Education This Chancellor's Regulation Clarifies the process for students seeking enrollment into non-zoned schools for elementary and middle school grades (§§ II.E.4, II.F.2.d, II.H). • Modifies that Committee on Special Education or school will develop a Comparable Service Plan to provide a child with services comparable to those described in a nonDOE IEP (§ V.B.1). Referrals for Health, Housing, & Other Services NYC Housing Enrollment Forms NYC DOE The forms posted on this site are for schools and Family Welcome Center staff to share with families. Each form is available in ten languages, and most forms are PDFs that can be filled out online. For children entering grades 3-K through kindergarten in September 2020, please reach out to the program where you’ve accepted an offer regarding specific registration instructions. Referrals for Health, Housing, & Other Services Title I STH Funds Short Guide: Supporting Students in Temporary Housing NYC Department of Education Federal law requires that all school districts reserve a portion of their Title I federal funds to address the specific needs of students in temporary housing (STH). To comply with this mandate, all NYC DOE schools are allocated Title I STH Funds (Title I STH). All Title I and non Title I schools with students in temporary housing receive this allocation. Referrals for Health, Housing, & Other Services Checklist for NYC Dept of Education School-Based Liaisons NYS-TEACHS This worksheet, created by NYS-TEACHS, is a checklist of responsibilities for NYC Students in Temporary Housing School-Based Liaisons. It is intended for use as an organizational tool for School-Based Liaisons to keep track of activities and resources for serving students in temporary housing. Referrals for Health, Housing, & Other Services Referrals Guide These supports include early education, health and mental health care, housing, and other appropriate supports. Our template referral lists are intended to help you streamline your referral process and/or provide information that may be needed in a sensitive manner. Please note that these forms don’t replace individualized assistance; they are meant to give you and your families a starting point and summary of local referrals. Training for Colleagues Communications Guide for McKinney-Vento Liaisons NYS-TEACHS Centering Anti-Racist Approaches to Conversations with Families and Colleagues McKinney-Vento liaisons are responsible for the identification, enrollment, and the removal of educational barriers for students experiencing homelessness. McKinney-Vento liaisons can create meaningful change in their districts and the lives of students experiencing homelessness by providing internal trainings and connecting students to educational resources and community referrals. Unfortunately, due to systemic racism across many aspects of American life, Black, Latinx, Native American, and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities experience homelessness at disproportionate rates compared to white and Asian communities. Systemic racism exists in schools; therefore, it is crucial for McKinney-Vento liaisons to reflect on school protocols and narratives that reinforce racial bias and inequity. Even small intentional changes, such as in our semantics, can have positive effects on family relationships and ultimately, the well-being and success of students. We created this tip sheet to help McKinney-Vento liaisons and other school staff reflect on their own communication styles, race, and how institutional racism impacts students and families. Unaccompanied Youth NYSED Memo: Provision of Educational Services for Recently Arrived Unaccompanied Children and Youth NYSED Field Memo This 2021 Memo from the New York State Education Department outlines important information and resources for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) regarding the rights of and services available to recently arrived unaccompanied children and youth. The memo includes information and guidance about immediate enrollment, free school meals, immunizations, and the English-Language Learner (ELL) identification process for unaccompanied children and youth. Unaccompanied Youth Unaccompanied Youth (Resource Library) This NYSTEACHS.org page is in the Resource Library on this website. It contains many other resources and information about unaccompanied youth. Identification A Guide to Counting Unsheltered Homeless People This guide, published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)and updated January 2008, describes several methods for identifying, counting, and learning about homeless people outside of shelters or other residential programs within a local homeless assistance network. Transportation Sample Transportation Protocol NYS-TEACHS This Sample Transportation Protocol helps with communication and coordination between school districts and local departments of social services any time the local department of social services is responsible for arranging transportation for a student in temporary housing. This Protocol is a template that school districts and local departments of social services are encouraged to use. School districts and local departments of social services are also welcome to adapt this Protocol to meet their needs. Identification Confirming Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Rights and Services NCHE Brief This issue brief from NCHE provides helpful information on what to do and what not to do when determining if a student is eligible for services under McKinney-Vento. Please note: with the reauthorization of McKinney-Vento under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which went into effect on October 1, 2016, there are stronger privacy protections relating to the confidentiality of address information for students in temporary housing. About the Source NCHE: Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. Training for Colleagues National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) Liaison Toolkit This toolkit is intended to assist LEA liaisons by providing information on increasing access to and success in education for children and youth experiencing homelessness. Please note: this resource does not include information on transportation protocols specific to New York State. For more information, please see our page on transportation About the Source Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. Unaccompanied Youth Higher Education - schoolhouseconnection.org This page provides comprehensive FAFSA-related resources to help youth, K-12 educators, homeless service providers, and higher education professionals understand, prepare, and fill out the FAFSA. Unaccompanied Youth Understanding FAFSA: The How-To Guide for High School Students The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form you need to fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college. This guide is designed to help students and families navigate the U.S. Department of Education’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to get financial aid for college. The guide will be particularly useful for students who are among the first in their family to go to college or are new to the country. Transportation Transportation This page of the Resource Library on this website contains resources about the McKinney-Vento Act and N.Y. Education Law § 3209 regarding transportation for students in temporary housing. Dispute Resolution Dispute Resolution This page of the Resource Library on this website contains resources for dispute resolution and the appeals process. Referrals for Early Childhood Early Childhood Education This page of the Resource Library on this website contains resources for early childhood education and referrals. Enrollment Enrollment and School Selection This page of the Resource Library contains resources surrounding Enrollment for homeless students. Identification Determining Eligibility for McKinney-Vento This page of the Resource Library contains resources for Liaisons to help identify the eligibility of homeless students. Training for Colleagues Hidden in Plain Site This report examines the growing problem of student homelessness by interviewing and surveying currently and formerly homeless students and the state coordinators and local liaisons assigned to help them. Written by a team of researchers at Civic Enterprises, a public policy and strategy firm, in association with Hart Research Associates, the study was released by America’s Promise Alliance, a leader of the GradNation campaign. Transportation Transportation Guide for Students in Temporary Housing NYS-TEACHS This chart provides concise information on the transportation rights of students in temporary housing attending school in New York State. It includes information on available services, the responsible agency, and funding sources when serving students in many different housing situations, including for students attending charter schools. Dispute Resolution Appeal Sample Evidence This document provides a list of examples of evidence that a parent, legal guardian, or unaccompanied youth may include in an appeal in order to show that the student is homeless under McKinney-Vento. Dispute Resolution Sample District Dispute Resolution Policy New York State Education Department This is a sample policy that school districts may adopt in order to follow the New York State procedure for resolving disputes regarding the McKinney-Vento Act. This resource has been updated to reflect the changes made to the McKinney-Vento dispute resolution process under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) which went into effect on October 1, 2016. Posting Public Notice Posters and Brochures NYS-TEACHS offers FREE brochures and posters with information on the educational rights of children and youth who are homeless. Referrals for Health, Housing, & Other Services Allowable and Unallowable Uses for Title I Homeless Set-Aside Funding New York State Education Department All schools districts are required to set-aside a portion of their Title I, Part A funding for students experiencing homelessness. This document provides information about allowable and unallowable uses for Title I homeless set-aside funding. Referrals for Health, Housing, & Other Services Referral Templates for McKinney-Vento Liaisons NYS-TEACHS McKinney-Vento Liaisons are required to refer students and families to key services and supports. These supports include early education, health and mental health care, housing, and other appropriate supports. Our template referral lists are intended to help you streamline your referral process and/or provide information that may be needed in a sensitive manner. Identification Determining McKinney-Vento Program Eligibility This NCHE brief provides local homeless education liaisons and school districts with recommended steps to take and practices to avoid when seeking to confirm a student's McKinney-Vento eligibility. Referrals to Early Childhood Early Care and Education Services in New York State for Young Children Experiencing Homelessness This guide by the NYS Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) has information for parents, early care and education providers, school district staff, shelter providers, and other social service professionals about early care and education programs. This guide also provides information on determining eligibility for children in temporary housing, and their rights and protections. You can also find a handy chart where community-specific information about early care and education programs can be included and then shared with parents. This document is a fillable PDF, so you can enter information about local programs and services on the chart itself, print it out, and easily share it with parents. Additionally, a link to a fillable Word document version of the chart can be found below. Note: Save the PDF or Word document to your computer before editing. If you modify the document within your browser, you may not be able to save your edits. Posting Public Notice Quick Tip Sheet Series NYS-TEACHS Our Quick Tip Sheets provide detailed information about the rights of students experiencing homelessness in a one-page format. Each guide is targeted to a specific school role. Training for Colleagues Tip Sheet: Navigating Challenging Conversations NYS-TEACHS This tip sheet from NYS-TEACHS guides the user through best practices for having conversations about housing status with families. We provide best practices for common scenarios. Interested in more tip sheets from NYS-TEACHS? See our Quick Tip Sheets series targeted to specific school roles. Enrollment Sample Enrollment Process for Students in Temporary Housing Every Local Educational Agency (LEA) must ensure that students who are experiencing homelessness are immediately enrolled in school. This is a Sample Enrollment Process that school districts may follow for immediately enrolling students experiencing homelessness. Enrollment Enrollment Checklist NYS-TEACHS The McKinney-Vento Enrollment Checklist, developed by NYS-TEACHS, outlines steps McKinney-Vento liaisons should take when enrolling students experiencing homelessness. The checklist includes links to key documents and referrals. Identification STAC-202 Form - Spanish New York State Education Department The STAC-202 form indicates that a student has been designated as homeless, and specifies the name of the district the student will be attending. It is also used by local districts to request reimbursement from NYSED for the costs of education a temporarily housed student who moves into the district from another school district in New York State. In accordance with Federal and State legislation, all personally identifiable information (PII) must be sent to the STAC Unit via one of the following approved modes of transmission: SED File Transfer Manager (FTM): Sign Up for access to SED File Transfer Manager here. Log in here. Fax to (518) 402-5047, with notification to the recipient of when the information will be sent. US Mail 1st Class/Priority, or with another service with tracking (UPS, DHL, or FedEx). Identification STAC-202 Form - English New York State Education Department The STAC-202 form indicates that a student has been designated as homeless, and specifies the name of the district the student will be attending. It is also used by local districts to request reimbursement from NYSED for the costs of education a temporarily housed student who moves into the district from another school district in New York State. In accordance with Federal and State legislation, all personally identifiable information (PII) must be sent to the STAC Unit via one of the following approved modes of transmission: SED File Transfer Manager (FTM): Sign Up for access to SED File Transfer Manager here. Log in here. Fax to (518) 402-5047, with notification to the recipient of when the information will be sent. US Mail 1st Class/Priority, or with another service with tracking (UPS, DHL, or FedEx). Identification McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, Reauthorized by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is a federal law that protects the public education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The text attached here is the latest version of the law since it was reauthorized on December 10, 2015 by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Identification New York State Education Law Section 3209, Education of Homeless Children NYS Education Law Section 3209 describes the rights of students in temporary housing in New York State. Important changes to New York Education Law Section 3209 went into effect on April 20, 2017. The changes to this law reflect changes to the federal McKinney-Vento Act that were made under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Below, along with the link to download the new text of the law, you will find a link to a marked-up version of Education Law § 3209 that highlights the changes. Identification Non-Regulatory Guidance for the Education for Homeless Children and Youths United States Department of Education On March 2, 2017, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) revised the Non-Regulatory Guidance for the Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program. This revised Non-Regulatory Guidance replaces the July 2016 Guidance and includes new questions and answers on the amendments to the McKinney-Vento Act made by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which took effect on October 1, 2016, and new technical assistance on promising practices for implementing homeless education requirements at the State and local levels. Training for Colleagues McKinney Vento Billing This Field Memo provides information about when a district can directly bill another district for tuition for a student who was homeless and has become permanently housed; and what documentation a district should submit to another district when requesting such reimbursement. Enrollment Enrolling Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness in School This NCHE brief describes common enrollment barriers experienced by students in homeless situations, summarizes the key school enrollment provisions included in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, and suggests strategies for ensuring the immediate school enrollment and full school participation of McKinney-Vento-eligible students. Identification Identifying Children and Youth in Homeless Situations This NCHE brief summarizes the key provisions of Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act related to the identification of children and youth experiencing homelessness; and provides an overview of implementation strategies at the state and local levels. Parental Involvement McKinney-Vento Tips for Parents and Guardians This issue brief, from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE), provides background on the McKinney-Vento Act and is designed to help school staff members in applying the definition of homelessness under the law to individual children and youth.

Unaccompanied youth are protected under the McKinney-Vento Act when the student also does not have a fixed, adequate, and regular nighttime residence. Without a parent or guardian to help, these students may not know about their educational rights or know how to get information about their legal protections. Jóvenes no acompañados Un joven no acompañado es un estudiante que no está bajo la custodia física de sus padres o tutores legales; esto incluye a los jóvenes que se han escapado de sus hogares, han sido expulsados de sus hogares o han sido abandonados por sus padres. No hay límite de edad para los jóvenes no acompañados, pero estos estudiantes suelen ser adolescentes. Los jóvenes no acompañados están protegidos por la Ley McKinney-Vento cuando el estudiante tampoco tiene una residencia nocturna fija, adecuada y regular; haga clic aquí para obtener una definición de fijo, adecuado y regular. Sin un padre o tutor que los ayude, es posible que estos estudiantes no conozcan sus derechos educativos o no sepan cómo obtener información sobre sus protecciones legales. Preguntas frecuentes sobre este tema Recursos del tema Ver tema por categoría: Laws & Guidance Access to School Records for Unaccompanied Youth This Guidance from the Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO) at the U.S. Department of Education, “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Disclosure of Student Information Related to Emergencies and Disasters,” includes information that can help unaccompanied youth and their caregivers in accessing student educational records. The Guidance clarifies in question 3 that caregivers can access a student’s educational records, even if they are not legal guardians and are not related to the student. The Guidance also explains in questions 5 and 6 that schools can give unaccompanied youth full access to their own records, even when they are under 18. (After they turn 18, students also have the right to access their records.) Forms & Templates Caregiver Authorization Form School districts may develop a caregiver form that establishes the responsibilities of caregivers and requests caregivers’ contact information in place of traditional proof of guardianship for unaccompanied youth. This form is not required, but may be helpful to schools and to students. Such forms should be carefully created to avoid barriers to a student’s full participation in school and should never lead to delays in enrollment because unaccompanied youth are entitled to immediate enrollment under the McKinney-Vento Act. 42 U.S.C. § 11432(g)(3)(C). Laws & Guidance Dear Colleague Letter on Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Determinations United States Department of Education This July 29, 2015, Dear Colleague letter from the U.S. Department of Education provides guidance for financial aid administrators on the definition of homelessness, how to make determinations, and how to document students’ status. It revises the prior policy so that all applicants under age 24, including those who are 22 or 23 years old, are unaccompanied and experiencing homelessness, or are self-supporting and at risk of being homeless, qualify for a homeless youth determination and will be considered independent students. Guides & Fact Sheets Financial Aid for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - SUMMARY The U.S. Department of Education’s Application and Verification summary of the relevant sections provides instructions and guidance to financial aid administrators and counselors who help students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2017-18 edition contains important information on unaccompanied homeless youth. Guides & Fact Sheets Financial Aid for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth -GUIDE United States Department of Education The U.S. Department of Education’s Application and Verification Guide provides instructions and guidance to financial aid administrators and counselors who help students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2017-18 edition contains important information on unaccompanied homeless youth. Forms & Templates Homeless Unaccompanied Youth Verification Form for the Purposes of Federal Financial Aid About the Source: From SchoolHouse Connection: SchoolHouse Connection is a national organization working to overcome homelessness through education. We provide strategic advocacy and technical assistance in partnership with early childhood programs, schools, institutions of higher education, service providers, families, and youth. We believe education is the only permanent solution to homelessness. Our vision is that children and youth experiencing homelessness have full access to quality learning, birth through higher education, so they will never be homeless as adults, and the next generation will never be homeless. This template form from SchoolHouse Connection can be used by LEA liaisons, HUD-funded shelter staff, and RHYA shelter staff for verifying a student’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth for the FAFSA. Guides & Fact Sheets Increasing Access to Higher Education for Unaccompanied Youth About the Source: From NCHE: Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. This NCHE brief includes a summary of education legislation prior to 2012 that gives unaccompanied homeless youth access to educational supports and provides examples of practices that high schools, colleges, and universities have used to assist these students in succeeding. Please note: this guidance does not include changes made by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) which added new protections for students in temporary housing. Laws & Guidance McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, Reauthorized by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is a federal law that protects the public education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The text attached here is the latest version of the law since it was reauthorized on December 10, 2015 by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Guides & Fact Sheets McKinney-Vento Liaison Responsibilities to Support Unaccompanied Homeless Youth (UHYs) McKinney-Vento liaisons are required to assist unaccompanied homeless youths (UHYs) enroll in school immediately and are provided opportunities to meet the same challenging State academic standards as the State establishes for other children and youth. District liaisons are required to inform UHYs of their status as independent students under section 480 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv) and that the youths may obtain assistance from the local educational agency liaison to receive verification of such status for purposes of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid described in section 483 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1090). This document outlines the McKinney-Vento liaison’s responsibilities to support unaccompanied homeless youths. Guides & Fact Sheets NCHE: Students Living with Caregivers: Tips for Local Liaisons and School Personnel This brief explores caregiver living situations and offers strategies that local homeless education liaisons (hereafter referred to as local liaisons) and school staff can implement to ensure that these students and their caregiver families receive appropriate services. Laws & Guidance NYSED Memo: Provision of Educational Services for Recently Arrived Unaccompanied Children and Youth NYSED Field Memo This 2021 Memo from the New York State Education Department outlines important information and resources for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) regarding the rights of and services available to recently arrived unaccompanied children and youth. The memo includes information and guidance about immediate enrollment, free school meals, immunizations, and the English-Language Learner (ELL) identification process for unaccompanied children and youth. Website National Runaway Safeline Home Free Program NRS’ Home Free Program, a collaboration with Greyhound Lines, helps reunite runaway youth with their families, or an alternative living arrangement, through a free bus ticket home. The program has reunited more than 17,000 youth with their families. By connecting to NRS at 1-800-RUNAWAY or 1800RUNAWAY.org, youth can initiate the process to return home or to a safe alternative. Laws & Guidance New York State Education Law Section 3209, Education of Homeless Children NYS Education Law Section 3209 describes the rights of students in temporary housing in New York State. Important changes to New York Education Law Section 3209 went into effect on April 20, 2017. The changes to this law reflect changes to the federal McKinney-Vento Act that were made under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Below, along with the link to download the new text of the law, you will find a link to a marked-up version of Education Law § 3209 that highlights the changes. Forms & Templates New York State General Obligations Law, Title 15-A & Designation of Person in Parental Relation Form View and download the "New York State General Obligations Law, Title 15-A" & "Designation of Person in Parental Relation Form" and the "OCFS Designation of Person in Parental Relationship Form. Laws & Guidance New York State General Obligations Law, Title 15-A—Designation of Person in Parental Relation This law addresses a parent’s power to designate a “person in parental relation” to a child. If a parent is unable to make education-related or medical decisions for a child, they may temporarily designate another person to make those decisions on behalf of the student. Laws & Guidance New York State General Obligations Law, Title 15-A—Designation of Person in Parental Relation - WEBSITE Visit the website about this law and how it addresses a parent’s power to designate a “person in parental relation” to a child. If a parent is unable to make education-related or medical decisions for a child, they may temporarily designate another person to make those decisions on behalf of the student. Website New York State Youth Bureaus This website lists all of the New York State Youth Bureaus by county. Youth Bureaus provide many programs and resources that support youth, from after-school activities to support groups. Laws & Guidance Non-Regulatory Guidance for the Education for Homeless Children and Youths United States Department of Education On March 2, 2017, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) revised the Non-Regulatory Guidance for the Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program. This revised Non-Regulatory Guidance replaces the July 2016 Guidance and includes new questions and answers on the amendments to the McKinney-Vento Act made by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which took effect on October 1, 2016, and new technical assistance on promising practices for implementing homeless education requirements at the State and local levels. Forms & Templates OCFS Designation of Person in Parental Relationship Form OCFS Designation of Person in Parental Relationship Form: A template, from the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), includes a more wide-reaching set of decision-making abilities for the “designee.” For example, this form includes medical decision-making authority, unlike the form above. If a parent is unable to make education or health-related decisions for a child, they may temporarily allow another person to make decisions on behalf of the student. The person who takes on this responsibility is called the “designee” or the “person in parental relation” to the child. The parent can limit the decision-making authority of a person in parental relation to a certain time period or certain types of decisions, as long as these limitations are noted. Forms & Templates Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) Transportation Reimbursement Form New York State Education Department Youth who are temporarily living in Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) shelters and who attend their school of origin in a different district from the shelter must receive free transportation to and from school. The school district of attendance must provide transportation and will be eligible for full reimbursement by NYSED. To arrange reimbursement, school districts should submit this form to: Jillena Strevell Jillena.Strevell@nysed.gov NYSED, P.O. Box 7256 Albany, NY 12224 Please send the completed form with a cover letter that includes: * your school district’s federal ID number; * the address where the reimbursement check should be sent; *the name of the runaway and homeless youth shelter; *the address of the runaway and homeless youth shelter; * contact information for the Director of the runaway and homeless youth shelter; and * an assurance from the school district that the facility is a runaway and homeless youth shelter. Website Runaway and Homeless Youth and Relationship Violence Toolkit This Toolkit was developed by and for advocates in the runaway and homeless youth (RHY) and domestic and sexual assault (DV/SA) fields to help programs better address relationship violence with runaway and homeless youth. Guides & Fact Sheets Surrogate Parents and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act About the Source: The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) is a national membership association dedicated to ensuring educational equity and excellence for children and youth experiencing homelessness. This document was created by the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) and the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) to help school districts ensure that unaccompanied youth who are homeless and who have disabilities are able to access special education services. Website Surviving the Streets of New York: Experiences of LGBTQ Youth, YMSM, and YWSW Engaged in Survival Sex This 2015 report from The Urban Institute documents the experiences of LGBTQ youth in New York City who get involved in the commercial sex market in order to meet basic survival needs, or access food or shelter. Guides & Fact Sheets Unaccompanied Youth Issue Brief About the Source: Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. NCHE Brief This NCHE brief reviews basic information about the rights of unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness and explains what LEA liaisons can do to assist these students. Guides & Fact Sheets Why They Run: An In-Depth Look at America's Runaway Youth This report and its accompanying resources from the National Runaway Switchboard provides new research that sheds light on the runaway problem in America and begins to fill in the gaps of what is already known and what can be done to prevent young people from running away.

Homeless education resources regarding free meals for homeless students. Comidas gratis Todos los estudiantes necesitan una buena nutrición para poder aprender. Los estudiantes en viviendas temporales siempre son elegibles para recibir comidas gratis. Esto se llama "Elegibilidad categórica". Preguntas frecuentes sobre este tema Recursos del tema Ver tema por categoría: Laws & Guidance Effective Date of Free or Reduced Price Meal Eligibility Determinations The Food and Nutrition Service issued this memo (USDA Memo SP 11-2014) on December 3, 2013, to explain how school districts can pinpoint the date on which a student is eligible for free school meals. Local Educational Agencies (including school districts, BOCES, and charter schools) are allowed to use the date when a family turns in their school meal application as the effective date of eligibility, rather than the date a school official approves the application. This also gives school districts flexibility when schools are waiting for documentation of categorical eligibility (e.g., for homeless or migrant children) indicated on household applications. This policy makes it easier for low-income children to get free meals by allowing access to free or reduced-price meals during the eligibility determination period. It also could assist Local Educational Agencies that are experiencing challenges with unpaid debt. Laws & Guidance Eligibility Effective Date for Directly Certified Students This June 2014 memo (USDA Memo SP 51-2014) explains that the date of eligibility for free school meal or milk benefits for students in temporary housing can be the date on which documentation of eligibility is received. It also clarifies that LEAs may refund any money paid by the student or forgive any debt for meals or milk, starting from the free meal eligibility effective date through the date the direct certification is actually implemented at the school. Website Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) is a national organization with information about free school meals, SNAP, and other nutrition support programs for low-income families and children. Forms & Templates Free and Reduced Price School Meals Prototype Application To help students in temporary housing get free school meals, the McKinney-Vento liaison can submit a letter to the Food Services director as discussed in the Free Meals FAQ (see link at the top of this page), or the school district liaison can fill out the Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application on behalf of the family. A sample application form and materials from the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service can be found on the USDA website, linked below. Laws & Guidance Guidance on Categorical Eligibility for School Nutrition Programs This guidance memo from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) makes it clear that many students have “categorical eligibility” for free meals, including homeless, migrant, and runaway children and youth. The memo also provides instructions for documenting the eligibility of homeless children and youth who are served under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Website Hunger Solutions New York Hunger Solutions New York, formerly the Nutrition Consortium of New York State, has useful links and information about emergency food programs in all areas of New York State. Website New York State Summer Food Service Program This website provides information on the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). In New York, the Summer Food Service Program is administered in New York by the State Education Department (NYSED). The SFSP provides funding for free meals to students during the summer months when school is out. Children 18 years of age and younger are eligible to participate in SFSP. Persons over 18 years old who are physically or mentally disabled and participating in a public or nonprofit private school program established for children with these disabilities may also participate. Website New York State Summer Food Service Program -Find Summer Meals This website has information on the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Summer Food Service Program. In New York, the Summer Food Service Program is administered in New York by the State Education Department (NYSED). It funds free meals for students during the summer months when school is out. Children 18 years of age and younger are eligible to participate in the Summer Food Service Program. Persons over 18 years old who are physically or mentally disabled and who also participate in a public or nonprofit private school program for children with these disabilities can also participate.

This session examines the relational practices needed to build authentic, trust-based partnerships with families in temporary housing. Regreso a clases con McKinney-Vento El Centro de Asistencia Técnica y Educativa del Estado de Nueva York ofreció el seminario web “Regreso a la escuela con McKinney-Vento” el 26 de agosto de 12:00 a 13:00. El seminario web fue diseñado para brindar la oportunidad de conocer a los miembros del nuevo Centro de Asistencia Técnica NYS TEACHS, revisar las disposiciones de la Ley de Asistencia para Personas sin Hogar McKinney-Vento en lo que respecta a la identificación y la inscripción inmediata, y recibir recursos para apoyar el trabajo de McKinney. -Vento enlaces. Si se perdió el seminario web o le gustaría revisar el contenido y los materiales más a fondo, consulte los enlaces a continuación al seminario web grabado, los recursos clave y la encuesta de seguimiento de los participantes. Recursos clave PDF de PowerPoint For more resources on the roles and responsibilities of Liaisons, visit the Homeless Education page . Volver al aprendizaje profesional