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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Discussion Listserv

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General Information for Liaisons

Get tools geared toward liaisons to help answer general questions about the McKinney-Vento Act.

General Information for Providers

Get tools geared toward social service providers to help answer general questions about the McKinney-Vento Act.

Info by Topic

Get answers to commonly asked questions about the McKinney-Vento Act and find basic information and tools to help parents, youth, educators and advocates better understand the McKinney-Vento Act.

Scholarships for Students in Temporary Housing

Find a list of resources available for students experiencing homelessness in need of financial support to attend college.

New York City Resources

Get a better understanding of the differences between the rights of students experiencing homelessness in New York City and those in the rest of New York State.

The Hidden Costs of the Housing Crisis [PDF]

Research suggests that children who experience frequent moves during their youngest years are far less likely to graduate from high school. Click on link above to read more.

The Impact of the Mortgage Crisis on Children and Their Education [PDF]

Over the next two years, an estimated two million children will be directly impacted by the mortgage crisis as their families lose their homes due to foreclosures. Along with their homes, these children also risk losing their friends and schools.

Undocumented Immigrant Youth: A Guide for Advocates and Service Providers [PDF]

Undocumented students have the same right to attend public schools as U.S. citizens. If the undocumented student is designated as homeless, the student has the same rights and protections under the McKinney-Vento Act as would a U.S. citizen. Get more information about undocumented immigrant youth residing in the U.S.

Contacting Landlords Violates FERPA [Word doc]

Under FERPA, the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, schools cannot make known part of a student's educational record without a parent's consent. Calling a landlord or housing authority to ask whether a student is living at a particular address or to disclose this type of information should be construed as a disclosure of address and/or homeless status, and therefore violates FERPA.

Student Recovery from Traumatic Events [PDF]

This U.S. DOE-issued brochure is intended to provide practical information for parents, students, and service providers on how to help students who are coping in the aftermath of a traumatic event.