New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students

Students who transfer schools often do worse in school than those who don't transfer. The McKinney-Vento Act can help solve this problem by allowing students to stay in the same school and get free transportation.

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State Laws

Click the links below to get the text of New York State laws affecting the educational rights of students in temporary housing situations.

New York State Education Law Section 3209 [Word doc]

This State Education Law addresses the educational rights of students experiencing homelessness in New York State.

The New York State Plan for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth [Word doc]

The McKinney-Vento Act mandates that SEAs submit a plan for the education of students who are homeless in that state. This is the New York State plan provides an overview of how the SEA plans to comply with the McKinney-Vento Act.

Amendment to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Appeals Involving Homeless Children and Youth [Word doc]

In February 2003, the Board of Regents adopted amendments to the Regulations of the Commissioner regarding students experiencing homelessness in New York.

New York State Education Law Section 3212—Persons in Parental Relation [Word doc]

This State Education Law defines the term "person in parental relation" in cases where the biological parent is unavailable.

New York State Public Health Law Section 2164—Immunization [PDF]

This New York State Public Health Law clarifies that students have 14 days (which may be extended to 30 days) during which they may attend school before presenting proof of immunization.

McKinney's Consolidated Laws of New York—Designation of Person in Parental Relation [Word doc]

This law addresses parents' power to designate a "person in parental relation" to a child.

New York State Education Law Section 3635—Transportation [Word doc]

This State Education Law addresses school transportation for students in New York State.