Supporting Students in Temporary Housing: The Role of Transportation for Students Attending NYC Schools
Thu, Mar 20
|Online Webinar
This webinar is co-sponsored by the NYC Public Schools, Office of Students in Temporary Housing & Foster Care and the Office of Pupil Transportation. It will address the key provisions of transportation for students in temporary housing in New York City.
Time & Location
Mar 20, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
Online Webinar
About the Event
The intent of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is to remove barriers to enrollment and attendance in school to ensure academic success. This webinar is co-sponsored by the NYC Public Schools, Office of Students in Temporary Housing & Foster Care and the Office of Pupil Transportation. It will address the key provisions of transportation for students in temporary housing in New York City.
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
Describe the transportation provisions in the McKinney-Vento Act and the Chancellor’s Regulations.
Identify the benefits of providing transportation to students experiencing homelessness.
Explain the role of School-Based STH liaisons in supporting families with requesting transportation.