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View the webinar Supporting Students in Temporary Housing-Identification & Eligibility 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 Determining Eligibility For McKinney-Vento . Volver al aprendizaje profesional

View the webinar Creating Trauma-Informed and Responsive Practices in Schools. Ley McKinney-Vento: apoyo a los estudiantes con la inscripción y la selección de escuelas Recursos clave PDF de PowerPoint Volver al aprendizaje profesional A los estudiantes que experimentan una vivienda temporal se les otorgan derechos educativos bajo la Ley de Asistencia para Personas sin Hogar McKinney-Vento. Hay disposiciones clave relacionadas con la inscripción escolar, incluidas las barreras de inscripción, la inscripción inmediata, la selección de la escuela y la participación total en la escuela. Este seminario web se centrará en proporcionar información sobre cómo orientar la decisión de la selección de la escuela al considerar lo que es lo mejor para el niño / joven. Al final del seminario web, los participantes podrán: Conozca las disposiciones clave de la selección e inscripción de escuelas, como se describe en la Ley de asistencia para personas sin hogar de McKinney-Vento. Explicar las opciones de selección de escuelas a los padres / jóvenes según el mejor interés del estudiante. Adquirir estrategias para ayudar en la determinación de la selección de la escuela y el proceso de inscripción. Obtenga recursos para apoyar el trabajo de selección e inscripción escolar. Session 1

View the webinar The Role of Transportation to Support Students in Temporary Housing in New York City 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 Transportation page . Volver al aprendizaje profesional

When a dispute arises, McKinney-Vento liaisons must help the parent or youth appeal to the Commissioner of Education using this form. This annotated version of the Petition contains helpful notes explaining how to fill out each blank on the form. Formulario de apelación de McKinney-Vento Cuando surge una disputa, los enlaces de McKinney-Vento deben ayudar al padre o al joven a apelar al Comisionado de Educación usando este formulario. Esta versión anotada de la Petición contiene notas útiles que explican cómo llenar cada espacio en blanco del formulario. Los enlaces, los padres y los jóvenes pueden usar este documento como una guía al completar el Formulario de Notificación de Petición durante las disputas de McKinney-Vento. A Se puede usar la versión de Microsoft Word de la Petición si el padre o el enlace desea completar el formulario electrónicamente. PDF en blanco Documento de Word Back to Dispute Resolution/Appeal Process

Read about and download the New York State General Obligations Law, Title 15-A & Designation of Person in Parental Relation Form. Ley de obligaciones generales del estado de Nueva York, Título 15-A y formulario de designación de persona en relación con los padres Ley de Obligaciones Generales del Estado de Nueva York, Título 15-A — Designación de una persona en relación con los padres: Esta ley trata sobre el poder de los padres para designar a una “persona en relación con los padres” con un niño. Si un padre no puede tomar decisiones médicas o relacionadas con la educación para un niño, pueden designar temporalmente a otra persona para que tome esas decisiones en nombre del estudiante. Formulario de designación de persona en relación con los padres: Si un padre no puede tomar decisiones relacionadas con la educación para un niño, pueden permitir temporalmente que otra persona tome decisiones en nombre del estudiante. Ley de Obligaciones Generales de NY § 5-1551. La persona que asume esta responsabilidad se llama la "persona designada" o la "persona en relación con los padres" del niño. Los padres pueden limitar la autoridad de toma de decisiones de una persona en relación con los padres a un cierto período de tiempo oa ciertos tipos de decisiones, siempre que estas limitaciones se describan en la designación. Formulario de designación de persona en relación con los padres de la OCFS: Otra plantilla, de la Oficina de Servicios para Niños y Familias (OCFS), incluye un conjunto más amplio de capacidades de toma de decisiones para la "persona designada". Por ejemplo, este formulario incluye autoridad para la toma de decisiones médicas, a diferencia del formulario anterior. Si un padre no puede tomar decisiones relacionadas con la educación o la salud de un niño, pueden permitir temporalmente que otra persona tome decisiones en nombre del estudiante. La persona que asume esta responsabilidad se llama la "persona designada" o la "persona en relación con los padres" del niño. Los padres pueden limitar la autoridad de toma de decisiones de una persona en relación con los padres a un cierto período de tiempo o ciertos tipos de decisiones, siempre que se indiquen estas limitaciones. LEY DE OBLIGACIONES GENERALES DEL ESTADO DE NUEVA YORK, TÍTULO 15-A FORMULARIO DE DESIGNACIÓN DE PERSONA EN RELACIÓN CON LOS PADRES VERSIÓN OCFS DEL FORMULARIO Back to Unaccompanied Youth

Teaching strategies to reach highly mobile children Estrategias de enseñanza para llegar a niños con mucha movilidad Recursos del tema Ver tema por categoría: Research & Reports Classrooms with Revolving Doors: Recommended Practices for Teachers of At-Risk and Highly Mobile Students - FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Teachers whose classrooms seem to have revolving doors with students entering, withdrawing, and even re-entering throughout the school year, face a variety of challenges in meeting the needs of such highly mobile students and their more stable peers. These two briefs describe some the challenges and offers recommendations to teachers based on the literature and case studies of award-winning teachers with a variety of students in their classrooms who moved frequently. Research & Reports Classrooms with Revolving Doors: Recommended Practices for Teachers of At-Risk and Highly Mobile Students - FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS Teachers whose classrooms seem to have revolving doors with students entering, withdrawing, and even re-entering throughout the school year, face a variety of challenges in meeting the needs of such highly mobile students and their more stable peers. These two briefs describe some the challenges and offers recommendations to teachers based on the literature and case studies of award-winning teachers with a variety of students in their classrooms who moved frequently. Research & Reports Effective Teaching and At-Risk/Highly Mobile Students: What Do Award-Winning Teachers Do? This study, designed jointly by the National Center for Homeless Education and The College of William and Mary, explores the critical role of the classroom teacher in contributing to the education of at-risk and highly mobile students. The study includes a review of the literature on the effective teaching of at-risk and highly mobile students and an exploration of the beliefs and practices of six teachers who won national and/or state awards for working with students in difficult circumstances. 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. Research & Reports National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) Mobility Study Bibliography This NCHE bibliography, updated September 2011, provides a broad list of research studies addressing the issue of mobility and its effects on a child’s or youth’s education. 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. Guides & Fact Sheets 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. Website Reading on the Go! Reading on the Go! is a two-volume project that explores reading instruction for students experiencing high mobility as a result of high poverty. 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. Guides & Fact Sheets Students on the Move: Reaching and Teaching Highly Mobile Children and Youth This handbook, a joint publication of the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education, provides an overview of research on the education of various groups of students who tend to be highly mobile. The handbook discusses migratory children and youth, children and youth experiencing homelessness, children of military families, and students experiencing mobility on a global scale. 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. Guides & Fact Sheets Tips for Supporting Mobile Students This brief from Project HOPE, Virginia’s Education of Homeless Children and Youth program housed at the College of William and Mary, discusses what schools can do to support the education of highly mobile students.

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 2025-26 School Year NYSED Field Memo Under the federal McKinney-Vento Act, as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), McKinney-Vento liaisons must participate in annual professional development so they can better identify and meet the needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness (42 U.S.C.§§ 11432[f][6] & [g][6][A][ix]). The New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) requires that the McKinney-Vento liaison from each local educational agency (LEA) attend at least one of the professional development sessions offered by the Department’s technical assistance center, New York State Technical and Educational Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACHS), by June 30, 2026, to comply with the federal training requirement. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. Identification Determining Eligibility for McKinney-Vento This page of the Resource Library contains resources for Liaisons to help identify the eligibility of homeless students. 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. Dispute Resolution Dispute Resolution This page of the Resource Library on this website contains resources for dispute resolution and the appeals process. 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. 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 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. 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. Enrollment Enrollment and School Selection This page of the Resource Library contains resources surrounding Enrollment for 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. 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. Identification Housing Questionnaire (English) The Housing Questionnaire should be used by all school districts as the first page of the enrollment packet for all newly enrolling students. The Housing Questionnaire should also be given to all students/families any time they report a change of address. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) requires all LEAs that receive Title I funds (including school districts, charter schools, and BOCES) to use the Housing Questionnaire. NYSED also encourages all other LEAs to use the Housing Questionnaire because it asks about students’ living arrangements in order to identify students experiencing homelessness in the school district. Identification Housing Questionnaire (Spanish) The Housing Questionnaire should be used by all school districts as the first page of the enrollment packet for all newly enrolling students. The Housing Questionnaire should also be given to all students/families any time they report a change of address. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) requires all LEAs that receive Title I funds (including school districts, charter schools, and BOCES) to use the Housing Questionnaire. NYSED also encourages all other LEAs to use the Housing Questionnaire because it asks about students’ living arrangements in order to identify students experiencing homelessness in the school district. 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. Training for Colleagues Mandatory McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Training for the 2025-26 School Year Memo Under the federal McKinney-Vento Act, as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), McKinney-Vento liaisons must participate in annual professional development so they can better identify and meet the needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness (42 U.S.C.§§ 11432[f][6] & [g][6][A][ix]). The New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) requires that the McKinney-Vento liaison from each local educational agency (LEA) attend at least one of the professional development sessions offered by the Department’s technical assistance center, New York State Technical and Educational Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACHS), by June 30, 2026, to comply with the federal training requirement. 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. 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). 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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). 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Special education for students in temporary housing. Educación especial La educación especial ofrece instrucción diseñada específicamente para satisfacer las necesidades únicas de un niño con una discapacidad, sin costo para los padres. La Ley McKinney-Vento trabaja junto con la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA) para garantizar que se satisfagan las necesidades de los estudiantes en viviendas temporales con necesidades especiales. Preguntas frecuentes sobre este tema Recursos del tema Ver tema por categoría: Laws & Guidance Dear Colleague Letter on Education for Highly Mobile Children The “Dear Colleague Letter” on Education Highly Mobile Children from the U.S. Dept of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) includes important information about expedited evaluations and provision of comparable services when highly mobile students transfer districts. Laws & Guidance IDEA Regulations United States Department of Education This website contains the most up-to-date regulations written by the U.S. Department of Education for the implementation of IDEA. Forms & Templates IDEA Sample Complaint Form New York State Education Department Parents, individuals, or organizations may use this form if they believe a school district or public agency has violated a requirement of Part B of IDEA or New York State laws or regulations related to students with special needs. This model form, which includes the elements required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), may be used to submit a complaint to the New York State Education Department (SED). Guides & Fact Sheets Navigating the Intersections of the McKinney-Vento Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Coordination to Help Homeless Children and Youth with Disabilities Homeless children and youth face educational challenges that include a lack of basic necessities, such as food, clothing, and medical services; discontinuity of education due to mobility; and trauma caused by the chaos, poverty, and instability of their family’s circumstances, or in the case of an unaccompanied homeless youth, their own circumstances 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. Website Parent Training and Information Centers - STATE FUNDED There are fourteen state-funded parent training and information centers. Parent centers provide information and trainings to parents about special education issues. Some also provide advocacy and case management services in specific geographic regions. Website Parent Training and Information Centers -FEDERALLY FUNDED There are six federally-funded parent training and information centers. Parent centers provide information and trainings to parents about special education issues. Some also provide advocacy and case management services in specific geographic regions. Laws & Guidance Regulations of the Commissioner of Education: Students with Disabilities New York State Education Department This document provides the most up-to-date special education regulations from the New York State Education Department and includes information on IEP evaluations, school discipline, transportation, and other subjects. N.Y.C.R.R. § 200-201. Guides & Fact Sheets School Help for Homeless Children with Disabilities: Information for Parents NCHE Brief This document was created by the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) to provide information to parents about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and how it can help students in temporary housing with special needs. 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. Guides & Fact Sheets Special Education Glossary The special education vocabulary includes many unique terms and abbreviations. These guides can be a helpful tool each time you encounter a new term each time you encounter a new term. Website Special Education Quality Assurance Regional Offices New York State Education Department The NYSED Special Education Quality Assurance Regional Offices provide information and technical assistance to parents, school district personnel, and to private providers about special education services. Guides & Fact Sheets Supporting Homeless Children and Youth with Disabilities: Legislative Provisions in the McKinney-Vento Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Act NCHE Brief This document created by the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) provides information about how the Individual with Disabilities Education Act and the McKinney-Vento Act can work together to provide services to students in temporary housing with special needs. 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. Guides & Fact Sheets Surrogate Parents and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 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. 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. Laws & Guidance The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is federal legislation that addresses the public education of children and youth with special needs.

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.

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View the webinar The Intersection of Gender-Based Violence and Homelessness 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 Volver al aprendizaje profesional

Homeleless education New York State Education Department Laws & Guidance Leyes y directrices del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York Aunque la Ley McKinney-Vento es una ley federal, las leyes del estado de Nueva York aclaran algunas de las protecciones federales y agregan más. Algunas protecciones importantes para los neoyorquinos son: Proteger la inscripción y el transporte continuos para los estudiantes en su último año en un edificio escolar (como su último año en la escuela secundaria), incluso después de haber encontrado una vivienda permanente; Asignar la responsabilidad del transporte al distrito de asistencia designado; Asignar la responsabilidad del transporte al Departamento Local de Servicios Sociales (LDSS) bajo ciertas condiciones; Información más específica sobre la participación en la escuela de verano y el transporte para estudiantes en viviendas temporales. Recursos del tema To locate NYSED Guidance, please sort by category. Ver tema por categoría: McKinney-Vento Liaisons Mandatory McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Training for the 2025-26 School Year August 26, 2025 Under the federal McKinney-Vento Act, as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), McKinney-Vento liaisons must participate in annual professional development so they can better identify and meet the needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness (42 U.S.C.§§ 11432[f][6] & [g][6][A][ix]). The New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) requires that the McKinney-Vento liaison from each local educational agency (LEA) attend at least one of the professional development sessions offered by the Department’s technical assistance center, New York State Technical and Educational Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACHS), by June 30, 2026, to comply with the federal training requirement. Immigrant Students New York State Guidance on Safeguarding the Rights of Immigrant Students January 2025 Joint guidance from the New York State Education Department, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Office of the Governor related to safeguarding the rights of immigrant students in New York State. Summer School McKinney Vento Summer School Information Memo - 2025 May 29, 2025 The Office of ESSA-Funded Programs has released a guidance document for LEAs related to the McKinney-Vento Act requirements during the summer. The McKinney Vento Summer School Information Memo provides LEAs with information on the required actions under the McKinney-Vento Act that LEAs must take to support students experiencing homelessness during the summer break. Outside of the school year, LEAs are required to ensure that students have access to summer school and programming and that barriers to attending programming, such as transportation, are removed. LEAs with questions regarding this memo may email CONAPPTA@nysed.gov , call NYS-TEACHS at 1-800-388-2014, or call Jane Fronheiser, McKinney Vento State Coordinator, at 518-473-0295. McKinney-Vento Liaisons Mandatory McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Training for the 2024-25 School Year August 23, 2024 Under the federal McKinney-Vento Act, as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), McKinney-Vento liaisons are required to participate in professional development so they can better identify and meet the needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness (42 U.S.C. §§ 11432[f][6] & [g][6][A][ix]). The New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) requires that the McKinney-Vento liaison from each local educational agency (LEA) attend at least one of the professional development sessions offered by the Department’s technical assistance center, New York State -Technical and Educational Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACHS), by June 30, 2025, to comply with the federal training requirement. Dispute 310 Process LEA Requirements for Implementing McKinney-Vento Homeless Student Dispute Resolution Process July 11, 2024 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. Higher Education & Post Secondary Verification of Postsecondary Financial Aid Form Completion or Waiver October 1, 2024 New York State Education Department This NYSED Memo details that at the July 2024 Board of Regents meeting, the Board approved as an emergency adoption the amendment of Section 100.2 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relating to completion of federal and state financial aid applications by seniors enrolled in school districts. McKinney-Vento Liaisons LEA Policy on the Education of Students in Temporary Housing December 14, 2023 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. McKinney-Vento Liaisons Accompanying Field Memo of the Sample Local Educational Agency McKinney-Vento Policy December 14, 2023 NYSED Field Memo On December 14, 2023, The Office of ESSA-Funded Programs has released a memorandum to remind LEAs of the requirements related to the review and revision of LEA policies on the Education of Students in Temporary Housing. The memorandum addresses the updated version of the Sample Local Education Agency McKinney-Vento Policy. LEAs are required to periodically review and revise policies for students in temporary housing to ensure that there are no barriers to school attendance and participation (see 42 U.S.C. § 11432(g)(1)(I) and Education Law § 3209(6)(b)). McKinney-Vento Liaisons Mandatory McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Training June 29, 2023 NYSED Field Memo NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo provides information regarding required training for McKinney-Vento liaisons to participate in professional development so that they can better identify and meet the needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness under the federal McKinney-Vento Act. Federal law also requires that McKinney-Vento liaisons ensure that local educational agency (LEA) personnel providing McKinney-Vento services (e.g., superintendents, registrars, transportation directors, CSE chairs, school counselors, school social workers, principals, Title I directors, teachers) receive professional development. Liaisons can do this by either providing the training to staff themselves or by ensuring that LEA staff participate in one of the trainings offered by NYS-TEACHS. Immigrant Students Educational Services for Recently Arrived Evacuees, Refugees, Immigrants and/ or Unaccompanied Children April 2022 This memo is to inform Local Education Agencies (LEAs) of the educational rights of students who are evacuees who may be living in temporary housing. With many Afghan evacuees being resettled in the United States in recent months, there may be some confusion about the services these students are eligible to receive under Title VI, subtitle B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento Act). Unaccompanied youth New York State General Obligations Law, Title 15-A—Designation of Person in Parental Relation Website November 17, 2021 This website is the law that 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. Unaccompanied youth New York State General Obligations Law, Title 15-A—Designation of Person in Parental Relation November 17, 2021 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. Unaccompanied youth New York State Education Law Section 3212—Persons in Parental Relation November 17, 2021 This State Education Law defines the term “person in parental relation” in cases where a student’s biological or legal parent is unavailable. For more information about unaccompanied youth, please refer to the Unaccompanied Youth page on this website. Immunizations New York State Public Health Law Section 2164—Immunization November 17, 2021 This State Public Health Law explains that students have 14 days (which may be extended to 30 days) during which they may attend school while the school is waiting for proof of immunization. Students in temporary housing have additional protections with regard to submitting proof of immunization. For more information, please see our page on immunizations. Determining Eligibility Billing for the Remainder of the School Year after a Student Becomes Permanently Housed September 24, 2021 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. Determining Eligibility Guidance to LEAs to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness February 16, 2021 NYSED Guidance NYSED and the Office of the Attorney General released this guidance to assist local education agencies in their obligations to students experiencing homelessness to help ensure that they are connected to education and other supports. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of children experiencing homelessness has likely increased, and identifying these students has become more difficult due to remote instruction across the state. This guidance reminds local education agencies of their obligations to students experiencing homelessness and provides available resources to assist local education agencies with their efforts. Summer School McKinney-Vento Summer School Information - 2020 June 23, 2020 NYSED Field Memo NYSED’s 2020 McKinney-Vento Field Memo discusses the rights of students in temporary housing to participate in summer school. This memo reviews access to summer school for students in temporary housing, including fee waivers, transportation, and the use of Title I set-aside funding. McKinney-Vento Liaisons NYSED Guidance on Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness August 2019 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. Title I Title I, Part A Set-Aside for Homeless Students: New Data Collection Procedures, Program Service Code 0892 May 6, 2019 NYSED Field Memo This Memo from NYSED (May 2019) describes how LEAs should enter data in their student management systems on students served with Title I, Part A set-aside funds for students experiencing homelessness. Starting in the 2018-19 school year, all LEAs must report this information for individual students through the Student Information Repository System using Program Service Code 0892. Higher Education & Post Secondary Field Advisory: Diploma Options for Puerto Rican Students Displaced by Hurricanes Irma or Maria June 2018 New York State Education Department NYSED and the Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE) have agreed to allow students who were displaced by Hurricane Irma or Maria and subsequently enrolled in a high school in New York State to be offered the opportunity to complete either the New York State diploma requirements or the requirements to earn a diploma from Puerto Rico. This applies to students who had attained 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in Puerto Rico by October 2017. This field memo provides information on the PRDE graduation requirements, the process to request a Puerto Rico high school diploma, and how to code students in SIRS. For more information, contact the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages at (518) 474-8775. Higher Education & Post Secondary College Counseling and Access for Youth Experiencing Homelessness April 25, 2018 NYSED Field Memo NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo #03-2018 (April 2018) outlines the responsibilities of Local Educational Agencies (LEAs, including school districts, charter schools, and BOCES) to support students in temporary housing in pursuing college or other post-secondary opportunities. The memo identifies best practices and provides helpful resources LEAs can use to satisfy these responsibilities. Determining Eligibility Students Displaced by 2017 Hurricanes October 12, 2017 New York State Education Department This memo provides information and resources for local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, charter schools, and BOCES, regarding the rights of and services available to students displaced by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria in 2017. Commissioner’s Regulation Commissioner's Regulations Section 100.2(x) Updates September 7, 2017 New York State Education Department This NYSED Memo (September 2017) details the amendments to the Commissioner’s regulation governing homeless education (section 100.2(x)), which are effective July 1, 2017. They were updated to conform to the changes in the McKinney-Vento Act as a result of the Every Student Succeeds Act and the recent changes to N.Y. Education Law Section 3209. Education Law 3209 Implementation of Changes to Education Law §3209 and Commissioner’s Regulation §100.2(x) September 6, 2017 NYSED Field Memo NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo #02-2017 (September 2017) provides important information about changes to Education Law §3209 and Commissioner’s regulation §100.2(x) impacting how New York State school districts and charter schools provide services to students experiencing homelessness. Education Law 3209 New York State Education Law Section 3209, Education of Homeless Children April 20, 2017 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. McKinney-Vento Liaisons New York Consolidated State Plan March 2017 The McKinney-Vento Act requires that all State Education Agencies submit a plan for the education of students who are homeless. The New York Education Department’s homeless education plan is included as part of its Consolidated State Plan under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The homeless education portion of New York’s Consolidated State Plan can be found on pages 197-205. The Consolidated State Plan was issued in March 2017 and finalized in January 2018. Transportation Information on Transportation of Prekindergarten Students under Four Years of Age February 28, 2017 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. McKinney-Vento Act Implementation of Changes to McKinney-Vento Homeless Act as a Result of Passage of Every Student Succeeds Act September 29, 2016 NYSED Field Memo NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo #03-2016 (September 2016) provides important information about how New York State school districts must implement the changes to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11431 et seq.) as a result of the enactment of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in December 2015. In general, while States are not required to submit State plans which conform to all of the new ESSA provisions until 2017, ESSA required that State educational agencies and local educational agencies begin implementing the new McKinney-Vento requirements by October 1, 2016. Immigrant Students Guidance Relating to the Right of Individuals Over Compulsory School Age to Attend High School May 2016 New York State Education Department This May 2016 memo explains that all individuals, regardless of citizenship, who reside in New York State (NYS) and are between the ages of 5 and 21, have the right to a free public high school education in their school district of residence. McKinney-Vento Act McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, Reauthorized by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) December 10, 2015 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). Transportation Transportation from LDSS for Students Who Are Homeless November 4, 2015 OTDA Administrative Directive Under New York State law, in certain circumstances, the local social services is responsible for arranging and paying for transportation to and from school for students experiencing homelessness. Read this Administrative Directive to find out more about when the local department of social services is responsible for a student’s transportation. Please note: This document does not include information on the transportation changes made under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) which went into effect on October 1, 2016 or the changes to New York State Education Law Section 3209 which went into effect on April 20, 2017. Transportation New York State Education Law Section 3635, Transportation October 30, 2015 This State Education Law addresses school transportation. For more information about transportation for students who are homeless, please see our transportation page. Determining Eligibility Determining McKinney-Vento Eligibility for Students in Direct Placements October 21, 2015 NYS Education Department The purpose of this field memo is to assist Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and McKinney-Vento liaisons (also known as LEA liaisons or homeless liaisons) with McKinney-Vento eligibility determinations when a student has been removed from his/her home because of an allegation of abuse or neglect and the child welfare agency arranges for a relative or family friend to assume temporary custody of the student, rather than place the student in foster care. In most of these cases, at least initially, the student should be considered homeless and therefore protected under the McKinney-Vento Act and related state law. Early Childhood District-Administered Pre-K Programs for Children in Temporary Housing June 2015 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. Immunizations Joint Guidance on State Requirements for Vaccinations March, 2015 NYSED Field Memo NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo #02-2015 (March 2015) provides important changes to New York Education Law Section 3209 governing the rights of students in temporary housing went into effect on April 20, 2017. They reflect changes to the federal McKinney-Vento Act that were made under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Immediate enrollment and immunizations are discussed in sub-section (2)(e)-(f). STAC 202 Guidance Regarding Out-of-State/Country Children who become Homeless and Tuition Reimbursement March 2015 NYSED Field Memo NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo #01-2015 (March 2015) clarifies that schools districts cannot get additional state aid for instruction (also referred to as tuition reimbursement) through the STAC 202 process for students experiencing homelessness who were last permanently housed outside of New York State. Immigrant Students Educational Services for Recently Arrived Unaccompanied Children September 10, 2014 New York State Education Department The New York State Education Department issued this September 10, 2014 letter to all school districts regarding educational services for recently arrived unaccompanied immigrant children, many of whom may be eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Act. STAC 202 Homeless Guidance for Permanent Placement / McKinney-Vento Eligible Students and Tuition Reimbursement September 26, 2013 NYSED Field Memo NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo #06-2013 (September 2013) clarifies when a school district can receive additional state aid for instruction for the cost of educating a student in temporary housing and how to request such aid. 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. Charter Schools Charter School Guidance Q&A May 23, 2013 NYSED Field Memo NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo #03-2013 (May 2013) answers common questions related to how McKinney-Vento applies to Charter Schools including: how to determine which school district pays the charter school tuition, who provides transportation, and basic information about reimbursement. Determining Eligibility Extreme Weather Events in New York State and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act November 21, 2012 NYSED Field Memo NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo #04-2012 (November 2012) describes how and when McKinney-Vento protections apply to students displaced by a disaster. Transportation Extreme Weather Events: Hurricane Sandy/Nor'easter and Transportation for Nonpublic, Homeless and Charter School Students November 21, 2012 New York State Education Department This memo provides information about transportation of students post-Superstorm Sandy, including students attending nonpublic schools. However, please note that transportation protections, privacy protections, and access to pre-school programs, for example, have been expanded under state and federal law since the memo was published. Charter Schools New York City Charter Schools and Community School District Preference for Homeless Students (b) October 2010 A follow-up memo, NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo #03-2010 A (October 2010) provides answers to questions on this topic and is meant to clarify the memo above. 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. Charter Schools New York City Charter Schools and Community School District Preference for Homeless Students (a) July, 2010 NYSED Field Memo NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo #03-2010 (July 2010) discusses in which community school districts within NYC children who are homeless may claim preference in order to participate fully in charter school admissions lotteries. 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. McKinney-Vento Liaisons Homeless Testing Memo April 2010 New York State Education Department This 2010 memo to school administrators addresses the potential barriers confronting homeless students taking state assessments. School administrators, along with state agencies providing services to homeless students, should be well aware of state testing requirements and test schedules and should work to make sure that homeless students are not denied access to these examinations. Enrollment & School Selection McKinney-Vento Guidance Regarding Shared Housing Affidavit October 2009 NYSED Field Memo NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo #06-2009 (October 2009) describes the limits on when school districts can use shared housing and proof of residency affidavits in the enrollment of students claiming to be homeless. Note: This memo was published in 2009 and thus does not contain the most up-to-date housing questionnaire. For that document, please see Housing Questionnaire.