McKinney-Vento Act: Supporting Students Attending Charter Schools

McKinney-Vento Act: Supporting Students Attending Charter Schools

Thursday, February 16, 2023

9:30 am-11:00 a.m.

Charter schools have the responsibility to implement the requirements of the McKinney-Vento Act to ensure that homeless students have access to and can succeed in school. This webinar will provide information on the provisions of the McKinney-Vento law with a focus on enrollment and transportation. (Webinar is intended for Rest of State, not NYC)

By the end of today’s webinar, participants will be able to:

• Describe the key provisions of the McKinney-Vento Act and the responsibilities of the liaison.
• Identify the rights of students experiencing temporary housing and the charter school responsibility to ensure those rights.
• Describe the criteria for a student to be eligible for benefits as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
• Provide the benefits of immediate enrollment and transportation to eligible students.