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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There are a few notable differences between the rights of students experiencing homelessness in New York City and those in the rest of New York State. Click the links below for helpful resources that are specific to the rights of NYC residents.

Short Guide to the Educational Rights of Children and Youth in Temporary Housing in New York City [PDF]

Get an overview of the McKinney-Vento Act, and find out how it applies to students who are homeless in New York City.

New York City Residency Questionnaire [TIF]

In order to identify students in temporary housing situations, this Residency Questionnaire should be given to each New York City public school student at the start of the school year, and the completed form should be added to each student's education file. Throughout the school year, each student who enrolls in a New York City public school or changes his/her address should also be given this form.

Sample Letter Requesting Yellow Bus Service for a General Education Student in New York City [Word doc]

All students in temporary housing who are in grades K-6 should get busing if there is an appropriate busing route. To request busing, families can speak with the Department of Education worker (also known as the Family Worker or Family Assistant) in the shelter, or speak with the borough's Students in Temporary Housing (STH) Content Expert.

Housing Assistance for Families with ACS Cases [Word doc]

If a family has an ACS case (foster care or preventive services) and ACS says the family's current housing is unsuitable, ACS must help the family find adequate housing. Click the link above for more information on NYCHA and Section 8 Housing, HSP, and the ACS Housing Subsidy Program.

FREE GED Tutoring [Word Doc]

The Midtown Community Court and NY Cares annouces FREE GED tutoring every Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

Training Program for Creative Industries [PDF]

Get more information on this intensive training program for temporarily housed and at-risk youth and young adults that helps them enter careers in creative industries, attend college, and become community leaders.