Homeless education resources regarding immigrant students Immigrant Students Immigrant students who experience homelessness are protected under the McKinney-Vento Act, regardless of their immigration status. Under Federal law, school districts are required to provide all children, regardless of immigration or housing status, with equal access to public education at the elementary and secondary level. As the 1982 Supreme Court case, Plyler v. Doe, made clear, even if a student is undocumented or a non-citizen, the student's status (and the status of his or her parent or guardian) is irrelevant to that student's right to a public education. FAQs for this topic Topic Resources View topic by category: Website A Guide to Community-Based Organizations for Immigrants An informed, empowered community of parents, guardians and other persons in parental relation is critical to ensuring that Multilingual Learners (MLs) and English Language Learners (ELLs) are well supported and thrive. The New York State Education Department's Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) has created A Guide to Community-Based Organizations for Immigrants which provides a list of organizations throughout New York State. Each organization offers a variety of services. Some of these services include, advocacy & community engagement, health care & insurance, housing, labor & employment, legal services & lawful status, public assistance, safety, and youth & education, that may be useful to parents and communities. Website CUNY Citizenship Now! This project, based at the City University of New York (CUNY), provides free, high quality, and confidential citizenship and immigration law services to help individuals and families on their path to U.S. citizenship. Website Central American Refugee Center (CARACEN-NY) This organization provides legal services, advocacy, and other support to immigrant communities in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Laws & Guidance Dear Colleague Letter on Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Determinations United States Department of Education This July 29, 2015, Dear Colleague letter from the U.S. Department of Education provides guidance for financial aid administrators on the definition of homelessness, how to make determinations, and how to document students’ status. It revises the prior policy so that all applicants under age 24, including those who are 22 or 23 years old, are unaccompanied and experiencing homelessness, or are self-supporting and at risk of being homeless, qualify for a homeless youth determination and will be considered independent students. Website Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Undocumented students in temporary housing are protected by the McKinney-Vento Act. On June 15, 2012, the Obama Administration issued a memo announcing that the U.S. would not deport certain undocumented persons who entered the United States as children. This memo is known as “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).” Deferred action means that, even though the individual is undocumented and subject to deportation, the government agrees to not take actions to remove the person from the United States. It is important to note that a grant of deferred action does not grant that person citizenship, and it does not change an individual’s existing immigration status, nor provide a path to citizenship. For more information about DACA, including FAQs and guidelines, please visit the Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s website. Please note: as of June 16, 2017 the DACA program is still available and accepting applications. Laws & Guidance Educational Services for Recently Arrived Evacuees, Refugees, Immigrants and/ or Unaccompanied Children NYSED This memo is to inform Local Education Agencies (LEAs) of the educational rights of students who are evacuees who may be living in temporary housing. With many Afghan evacuees being resettled in the United States in recent months, there may be some confusion about the services these students are eligible to receive under Title VI, subtitle B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento Act). Laws & Guidance Educational Services for Recently Arrived Unaccompanied Children New York State Education Department The New York State Education Department issued this September 10, 2014 letter to all school districts regarding educational services for recently arrived unaccompanied immigrant children, many of whom may be eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Act. Guides & Fact Sheets Fact Sheet: Educational Services for Immigrant Children and Those Recently Arrived to the United States This fact sheet from the United States Department of Education provides information to help Local Educational Agencies (LEAs include school districts, BOCES, and charter schools) to understand their responsibilities, and it also includes resources available to educate all immigrant students. Laws & Guidance Guidance Regarding Out-of-State/Country Children who become Homeless and Tuition Reimbursement NYSED memo clarifies when a New York State school district is eligible to receive additional state aid for education (tuition reimbursement) for the cost of educating a child in temporary housing who arrives from outside of New York State and how the school district can request such aid. Laws & Guidance Guidance Relating to the Right of Individuals Over Compulsory School Age to Attend High School New York State Education Department This May 2016 memo explains that all individuals, regardless of citizenship, who reside in New York State (NYS) and are between the ages of 5 and 21, have the right to a free public high school education in their school district of residence. Guides & Fact Sheets Immigrant Services Directory: Public Resources for Intake Referrals This guide from the American Civil Liberties Union outlines available resources, contact information, and referral processes for those seeking assistance for immigrant children and youth. The guide is organized state-by-state. Guides & Fact Sheets Immigrant and Homeless: Information for Local Liaisons and Information for School District Title III Program and Community Agencies - FOR LIAISONS This issue brief from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) explain the challenges many immigrant and refugee families encounter in adjusting to life in the United States, including integrating into the U.S. public school system. The memos describe methods for determining homelessness among immigrant and refugee families and strategies for supporting the integration of immigrant and refugee children into the U.S. schools are discussed. About the Source Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. Guides & Fact Sheets Immigrant and Homeless: Information for Local Liaisons and Information for School District Title III Program and Community Agencies - FOR DISTRICTS AND AGENCIES This issue brief from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) explain the challenges many immigrant and refugee families encounter in adjusting to life in the United States, including integrating into the U.S. public school system. The memos describe methods for determining homelessness among immigrant and refugee families and strategies for supporting the integration of immigrant and refugee children into the U.S. schools are discussed. About the Source Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. Website Immigrant and Refugee Children: A Guide for Educators and School Support Staff This guide was created for educators, school support staff and service providers who teach, mentor and help open the doors of opportunity for undocumented youth and unaccompanied and refugee children currently living in the United States. Educators, school support staff and service providers are often the first people a student and/or family talk with about their status as undocumented, and the needs that they may have. Guides & Fact Sheets Immigration and Schools: Supporting Success for Undocumented and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Attending school and gaining securing lawful status in the United States are two keys to safety and security for undocumented unaccompanied homeless youth. This brief co-authored by the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) and Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), is designed for young people, immigration attorneys and advocates, McKinney-Vento liaisons, and other educators. It provides information about federal laws that can help undocumented youth who are homeless to attend school and address their immigration status. About the Source The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) is a national membership association dedicated to ensuring educational equity and excellence for children and youth experiencing homelessness. Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) protects unaccompanied children who enter the US immigration system alone to ensure that no child appears in court without an attorney. Guides & Fact Sheets Legal Issues for School Districts Related to the Education of Undocumented Children This document, issued jointly by the National School Board Association (NSBA) and the National Education Association (NEA), answers frequently asked questions from school administrators about the rights and responsibilities schools have with respect to undocumented students. Laws & Guidance NYS Attorney General and State Education Commissioner Advise Schools On Protecting Immigrant Students After federal immigration-related actions that have created fear and confusion in New York and across the country, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia reminded school districts of their duty to comply with existing state and federal laws that ensure the rights of immigrant children to attend New York’s public schools without fear of reprisal. Laws & Guidance NYSED Memo: Enrolling Students Who Are Refugees or Asylum Seekers This NYSED memo, released in October 2023 provides important information regarding the obligation of schools and districts to enroll students, including refugees or asylum seekers, pending receipt of their health records and to assist them in obtaining all necessary immunizations within the applicable time frame. Laws & Guidance NYSED Memo: Provision of Educational Services for Recently Arrived Unaccompanied Children and Youth NYSED Field Memo This 2021 Memo from the New York State Education Department outlines important information and resources for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) regarding the rights of and services available to recently arrived unaccompanied children and youth. The memo includes information and guidance about immediate enrollment, free school meals, immunizations, and the English-Language Learner (ELL) identification process for unaccompanied children and youth. Laws & Guidance New York State Education Law Section 3209, Education of Homeless Children NYS Education Law Section 3209 describes the rights of students in temporary housing in New York State. Important changes to New York Education Law Section 3209 went into effect on April 20, 2017. The changes to this law reflect changes to the federal McKinney-Vento Act that were made under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Laws & Guidance New York State Education Law Section 3209, Education of Homeless Children - Marked Up Version NYS Education Law Section 3209 describes the rights of students in temporary housing in New York State. Important changes to New York Education Law Section 3209 went into effect on April 20, 2017. The changes to this law reflect changes to the federal McKinney-Vento Act that were made under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This is the marked-up version of Education Law § 3209 that highlights the changes. Laws & Guidance New York State Guidance on Safeguarding the Rights of Immigrant Students Joint guidance from the New York State Education Department, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Office of the Governor related to safeguarding the rights of immigrant students in New York State. Laws & Guidance Potential Effects of the War in Ukraine on School Communities The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created the fastest and largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II. Over 5.2 million Ukrainians, mostly women, children, and the elderly, have been forced to flee their homes to neighboring European countries. In March, President Biden announced that the United States would accept up to 100,000 refugees1 fleeing Ukraine. New York schools will play a significant role in supporting the education, mental health, and well-being of the refugees seeking a haven from war. Schools need to be prepared to address the effects of the violence in Ukraine on our students, schools, and local communities. These could range from fostering refugees in our communities and schools to supporting students and families dealing with vicarious or secondary trauma. Website Regional Bilingual Education - Resource Networks (RBE-RNs) The Goal of the RBE-RNs is to help school districts and school buildings create an educational environment which will engage English Language Learners, as well as all students, in meaningful teaching and learning. It is crucial to create an environment with respect for diversity, opportunities for all children to achieve at the highest levels and supports for ELLS to become skilled in the English language while capitalizing on their strengths in terms of their native language and heritage. Website Resources for ELLs in New York City The New York City Department of Education translates many surveys, notifications, and other documents for parents of English Language Learners. Translations are available on this page, in addition to other resources. Guides & Fact Sheets Toolkit for Undocumented Students A Guide for Undocumented Students Going Through the College Matriculation Process From CARA: Undocumented young people have a right to college. This toolkit is for them. The purpose of this resource is to help undocumented students realize their college dreams by presenting new ways to look at the college application process. We also hope educators, counselors, undocufriendly organizations, parent(s)/guardian(s), and young people will use this toolkit to help undocumented students pursue higher education, regardless of their immigration status. About the Source College Access: Research & Action (CARA). CARA’s mission is to ensure that first-generation college students, low-income students, and students of color have the knowledge and support necessary to enroll in and persist through college.

Parents and students summary of rights, staying in school and questions to ask under the McKinney-Vento Act. Summary of Rights Know your rights KNOW YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children and youth as any student “who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.” Students who meet this definition have the following rights: School Choice: If you move into temporary housing, your children have 3 school choices! They can stay in the same school they went to when you had a permanent address, OR stay in their most recent school, OR transfer to the school for where you are staying now. This includes public preschool programs. Immediate Enrollment: You can enroll your children in school without the usually required documents. The school must enroll your children within 1 day even without immunization forms, guardianship papers, birth certificates, or proof of address. After your children are enrolled, the school can help you get any needed records. Transportation: If your children stay in their same school, they can get free transportation to/from that school. If you move from temporary to permanent housing during the school year, your children will still get transportation for at least the rest of the school year, and maybe one more year, if it’s their last year in the building. This includes pre-school aged students. Free Meals and Title I Services: Your children can get free meals at school. You do not need to fill out any forms about your family’s finances. Students in temporary housing can also get Title I services, including emergency supplies, counseling, tutoring, etc. Help from McKinney-Vento Liaison: Every school district has a McKinney-Vento liaison. The liaison is a staff person who will help you enroll your child in school and connect you and your family with services. If you don’t know who your district’s liaison is, follow this link or call us at 800-388-2014 and we can tell you. < Back + Find your district's liaison Get Resources > Staying in school STAYING IN SCHOOL The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that protects the educational rights of students in temporary housing. Under this law, your children are entitled to important rights and services. Specifically, you can enroll your children in school without the usually required documents. The school must enroll your children within 1 day even without immunization forms, guardianship papers, birth certificates, or proof of address. If your children stay in their same school, they can get free transportation to/from that school. If you move from temporary to permanent housing during the school year, your children will still get transportation for at least the rest of the school year, and maybe one more year, if it’s their last year in the building. This includes pre-school aged students. QUESTIONS TO ASK Who is the McKinney-Vento Liaisons for my school/school district? How can I contact them? Follow this link to locate your school/district liaison. (Link to liaisons page with list.) What transportation is available for my child? Who can help me set it up? Who can help set up free meals for my child? What if my child needs special education or English language learner (ELL) services? What if my child needs school supplies? Who can help me? tax Parents Can Boost their Budget by Claiming Tax Credits and Refunds Many people don’t get their tax refund because they didn’t file a federal tax return. Some people choose not to file a tax return because they didn't earn enough money to be required to file . Generally, they won't receive a failure to file penalty if they are owed a refund – but they won’t receive their refund either. A refund isn’t the only money people might be missing out on when they don’t file. If they’re eligible for tax credits, like the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit, they’re leaving that money on the table as well. The child tax credit The child tax credit helps families with qualifying children get a tax break. People may be able to claim the credit even if they don't normally file a tax return. Taxpayers qualify for the full amount of the 2021 child tax credit for each qualifying child if they meet all eligibility factors and their annual income isn’t more than: $150,000 if they’re married and filing a joint return, or if they’re filing as a qualifying widow or widower. $112,500 if they’re filing as a head of household. $75,000 if they’re a single filer or are married and filing a separate return. The earned income tax credit The earned income tax credit helps low- to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break. If someone qualifies, they can use the credit to reduce the taxes they owe – and maybe increase their refund. Low- to moderate-income workers with qualifying children may be eligible to claim the earned income tax credit if certain qualifying rules apply to them. People may qualify for the EITC even if they can’t claim children on their tax return. Visit IRS.gov to learn how to claim the EITC without a qualifying child . People who qualify for the EITC, may also qualify for other tax credits, including: Child tax credit and the credit for other dependents Child and dependent care credit Education credits Recovery rebate credit FAFSA The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open. Below are some resources from our partners with more information. FAFSA Website School House Connection FAFSA information National Center for Homeless Education FAFSA Information CTC-EITC One-Pager - ENGLISH CTC-EITC Flyer - ENGLISH CTC-EITC Flyer - SPANISH < Back Get Resources >

View the webinar about Trauma Informed Family Engagement Trauma Informed Family Engagement Families in temporary housing may experience trauma due to sudden loss of housing, economic hardship, or adjusting to the conditions of shelter life. Family connections with schools can have a positive impact on student success. This webinar will explore the impact of trauma on safety and well-being and explore ways to affirm family experiences through trauma-sensitive practices. Participants will: Identify different types of trauma, including intergenerational and systemic trauma. Understand the impact of trauma, as well as discrimination and racism, on students and families through the lens of equity and social determinants of health. Explore strategies to support, engage and empower families with cultural humility, respect, and empathy. Key Resources PDF of PowerPoint DOC of Online Resources Back to Professional Learning

Read and download the NYC Risk Questionnaire, Safety Plan, and Shelter Residency Letter here. NYC Risk Questionnaire, Safety Plan, and Shelter Residency Letter Select a document to download the most recent available data by clicking the icon below. SCHOOL SELECTION RISK ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (DOCX) SCHOOL-BASED SAFETY PLAN (DOCX) SAMPLE SHELTER RESIDENCY LETTER (DOCX) Back to Domestic Violence

NYS-TEACHS publicantions on homeleless education NYS-TEACHS Publications These resources were created by NYS-TEACHS. Browse them all. Topic Resources View topic by category: Forms & Templates Checklist for NYC Dept of Education School-Based Liaisons NYS-TEACHS This worksheet, created by NYS-TEACHS, is a checklist of responsibilities for NYC Students in Temporary Housing School-Based Liaisons. It is intended for use as an organizational tool for School-Based Liaisons to keep track of activities and resources for serving students in temporary housing. Guides & Fact Sheets Communications Guide for McKinney-Vento Liaisons NYS-TEACHS Centering Anti-Racist Approaches to Conversations with Families and Colleagues McKinney-Vento liaisons are responsible for the identification, enrollment, and the removal of educational barriers for students experiencing homelessness. McKinney-Vento liaisons can create meaningful change in their districts and the lives of students experiencing homelessness by providing internal trainings and connecting students to educational resources and community referrals. Unfortunately, due to systemic racism across many aspects of American life, Black, Latinx, Native American, and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities experience homelessness at disproportionate rates compared to white and Asian communities. Systemic racism exists in schools; therefore, it is crucial for McKinney-Vento liaisons to reflect on school protocols and narratives that reinforce racial bias and inequity. Even small intentional changes, such as in our semantics, can have positive effects on family relationships and ultimately, the well-being and success of students. We created this tip sheet to help McKinney-Vento liaisons and other school staff reflect on their own communication styles, race, and how institutional racism impacts students and families. Guides & Fact Sheets Data Entry in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) for Students Experiencing Homelessness NYS-TEACHS Districts must indicate in their student management systems students who experience homelessness at any point during the year. This guide specifies which codes relate to students identified under the McKinney-Vento Act. Forms & Templates Enrollment Checklist NYS-TEACHS The McKinney-Vento Enrollment Checklist, developed by NYS-TEACHS, outlines steps McKinney-Vento liaisons should take when enrolling students experiencing homelessness. The checklist includes links to key documents and referrals. PDF Guides & Fact Sheets Info-Brief: Trauma-Sensitivity and School Success NYS-TEACHS Students in temporary housing often face challenges that go beyond everyday stress and cross the line into toxic stress and trauma. This info-brief from NYS-TEACHS illustrates how a trauma-sensitive approach can improve academic outcomes for students in temporary housing. It offers examples of the negative impact and behavioral manifestations of trauma as well as strategies for countering those negative impacts through a trauma-sensitive approach. Guides & Fact Sheets Meeting the Unique Learning Needs of Students Exposed to Trauma NYS-TEACHS If you are new to the concept of trauma-sensitivity or want a deeper understanding of how to implement each of trauma-sensitive strategies outlined in our “Matrix of Trauma-Sensitive Strategies for School Success,” this toolkit can help. This detailed toolkit from NYS-TEACHS provides suggestions for HOW to apply various trauma-sensitive strategies and WHY they are necessary to improve academic outcomes for students in temporary housing. Guides & Fact Sheets Quick Tip Sheet Series NYS-TEACHS Our Quick Tip Sheets provide detailed information about the rights of students experiencing homelessness in a one-page format. Each guide is targeted to a specific school role. Forms & Templates Referral Templates for McKinney-Vento Liaisons NYS-TEACHS McKinney-Vento Liaisons are required to refer students and families to key services and supports. These supports include early education, health and mental health care, housing, and other appropriate supports. Our template referral lists are intended to help you streamline your referral process and/or provide information that may be needed in a sensitive manner. Please note that these forms don’t replace individualized assistance; they are meant to give you and your families a starting point and summary of local referrals. Forms & Templates Supporting College Access Checklist NYS-TEACHS This checklist includes strategies McKinney-Vento liaisons and school districts can use to ensure that youth experiencing homelessness have access to college access services and other supports to help ensure that they are ready for post-secondary opportunities. Forms & Templates Template End-of-Year Letter NYS-TEACHS Districts are encouraged to check in with parents whose children are McKinney-Vento eligible (or youth themselves in the case of unaccompanied homeless youth) at the end of each school year to determine whether their housing situation has changed and make appropriate arrangements for the next school year if there has been a change. This template letter can be used to reach out to families for this purpose. Guides & Fact Sheets Tip Sheet: Information Sharing and Student Privacy NYS-TEACHS This tip sheet from NYS-TEACHS provides information about when it is appropriate to share a student’s housing information with school/district staff. It also provides tips for “how” to share that information while still respecting the student’s privacy. Interested in more tip sheets from NYS-TEACHS? See our Quick Tip Sheets series targeted to specific school roles. Guides & Fact Sheets Tip Sheet: Navigating Challenging Conversations NYS-TEACHS This tip sheet from NYS-TEACHS guides the user through best practices for having conversations about housing status with families. We provide best practices for common scenarios. Interested in more tip sheets from NYS-TEACHS? See our Quick Tip Sheets series targeted to specific school roles. Guides & Fact Sheets Transportation Guide for Students in Temporary Housing NYS-TEACHS This chart provides concise information on the transportation rights of students in temporary housing attending school in New York State. It includes information on available services, the responsible agency, and funding sources when serving students in many different housing situations, including for students attending charter schools.

Check-In Checklist: Connecting with Families During COVID-19 Remote and Hybrid Instruction Download the Checklist Published: 05/19/20 Last Updated: 09/15/20 During COVID-19 remote and hybrid instruction, liaisons are playing a critical role in helping students and families experiencing homelessness meet their basic needs (e.g., food), education-related needs (e.g., remote learning tools), and social-emotional needs (e.g., supportive connections). However, liaisons are reporting that one of the most challenging obstacles during this time is maintaining consistent communication and connection with the students and families that they work with. This “check-in checklist” summarizes some of the strategies liaisons are using in their outreach to families and youth.

View the webinar about Trauma Informed Family Engagement Navigating the Dispute Process School districts may have situations when parents, guardians and unaccompanied homeless youth have disagreements over eligibility, school selection, enrollment or request for transportation. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act provides a provision, the dispute resolution process, to resolve these types of disagreements. As a McKinney-Vento liaison, it is important to be prepared to assist families and follow the steps in the dispute process. Participants will be able to: Identify the LEA and McKinney-Vento Liaison’s responsibilities in the dispute process, Describe the steps of the dispute process, including the required documentation and timeline. Apply knowledge to sample dispute resolution scenarios. Assist families with helpful tips, including how to avoid a dispute. Utilize resources for navigating the process. Key Resources PDF of PowerPoint For more resources, visit the Dispute Resolution page . Back to Professional Learning

Grantees Grant funding is available to local education agencies (LEAs), which include school districts, charter schools, and BOCES, through a competitive application process administered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Applications for the McKinney-Vento Competitive Grant are available every 3 years. LEA's who successfully secure a 3-year grant may use funds to provide programs and activities that support the school success of students experiencing homelessness. New York State Education Department Awards $8.1 Million in Federal Grants to Programs Supporting Homeless Students Authorized by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act. State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced that the New York State Education Department (NYSED) awarded more than $8 million in grants authorized by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act. The grants, awarded as a component of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), will impact 66 school districts and five charter schools. Thirty-two total awards were granted, with seven going to district- or BOCES-led consortiums. Read the NYSED Press Release with the list of McKinney-Vento 2025-2028 Grantees here . 2025-2028 McKinney-Vento Subgrant Informational Webinar The purpose of the McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth Act(link is external) is to ensure that all homeless children have equal access to the same free appropriate public education, including public preschool education, provided to children and youth who are permanently housed. Download Webinar PDF View RFP 82 Subgrant Previous McKinney-Vento Grantees can be found below. DOWNLOAD 2016-2019 GRANTEE LIST DOWNLOAD THE 2019-2022 GRANTEE LIST SIRS Data on Student Homelessness – 3 Year Summary This spreadsheet contains data on the number of students who experienced homelessness at any point in the school years 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24. The data were collected by the New York State Education Department in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) and reflect students enrolled in New York State School Districts and New York State Charter Schools. DOWNLOAD SIRS DATA ON STUDENT HOMELESSNESS -3 YEAR SUMMARY If you have questions about the current grant cycle and/or cohort, please contact Jane Fronheiser at NYSED. For general information about the McKinney-Vento Grant program, visit the Resource Library and then the “McKinney-Vento Grant” page. GO TO MCKINNEY-VENTO GRANT (RESOURCE LIBRARY) SIRS 3 YEAR SUMMARY

NYC Resources for Students in Temporary Housing Compiled by NYS-TEACHS: March 2020 - June 2021 Download Resources Handout (ENGLISH) Download Resources Handout (SPANISH) Devices, iPads, Internet Connectivity Issues If students in your shelter have no connectivity or limited connectivity on iPads, fill out this Shelter Data Service Issues Survey . Priority Shelter Support Hotline : (718) 935-5108 Getting started with an iPad and software updates Requesting an iPad Enter a technical support ticket with the IT Service Desk General technical support NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) Get schedule, attendance, busing, report cards and more! Creating an account and sign in here To get a creation code for a student, contact your child’s school using Find a School or the Students in Temporary Housing (STH) Regional Manager . Busing Information Parents can get route info by signing in to NYC School Account (NYCSA) Call 311 or email BusingExceptions@schools.nyc.gov Busing health and safety protocols available here . For students in temporary doubled-up situations who need busing, fill out an Exceptions Request . MetroCards MetroCards for parents in temporary housing to accompany their children (3K-6th grade) to school are available from the school. Schools can request parent MetroCards by emailing publicschoolmetrocards@schools.nyc.gov . Shelter Transfers and the School Proximity Project Parents can request a shelter transfer to be closer to their children’s school. Families will be transferred if there is an appropriate unit available. To request a transfer, contact the case manager or shelter director. For more information, call NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014. Learning Bridges: free childcare Priority given to children in temporary housing Available for 3-k-8th graders Must be participating in blended learning (not available to students doing fully remote instruction) Application available here . Enrollment Family Welcome Centers are closed but staff are working remotely. Email them for help. High School Equivalency programs Call the Referral Center Hotline: 718-577-2525 Visit Pathways to Graduation (P2G) Early Childhood: Early Learn , Head Start , 3-K , Pre-K Outreach Team Main Number: (718) 935-2009 Bronx: Katherine Rodriguez, KRodriguez73@schools.nyc.gov Brooklyn: Andrea Dawes, adawes@schools.nyc.gov Queens: Jimmy Li, JLi4@schools.nyc.gov Manhattan/Staten Island: OutreachTeam@schools.nyc.gov Translation and Interpretation Supports (718) 935-2013 or email Hello@schools.nyc.gov Translated Support for Remote Learning Special Education General questions: SpecialEducation@schools.nyc.gov Transition to Kindergarten: Turning5@schools.nyc.gov Related Services: RelatedServices@schools.nyc.gov Call the Special Education Hotline at 718-935-2007 Special Education Learn at Home Resources Grab and Go Meals Meals for students doing remote learning available from schools 9am-12pm on school days Meals for adults available 3-5pm at Meal Hubs. For local info about food pantries, see Coronavirus NYC Neighborhood Food Resource Guides Questions/Troubleshooting Students in Temporary Housing Staff: bit.ly/STHStaff STH Regional Managers Bronx Rebekha Askew (D 7, 8) raskew2@schools.nyc.gov , 718-828-2644, 917-951-9576 (m) Brittany Taylor, (D 8, 11), btaylor19@schools.nyc.gov , 718-828-4950 Shaquieta Boyd (D 9), sboyd5@schools.nyc.gov 718-741-7049 Stephanie Dyer (D 10, 12), sdyer@schools.nyc.gov , 718-741-7783, 646-584-2973 (m) Brooklyn Rahul Patel, (D 13, 23), rpatel9@schools.nyc.gov , 718-295-4105 Wayne Harris (D 14, 15, 16, 19, 32), wharris22@schools.nyc.gov , 718-935-3562, 917-861-4809 (m) Charlene Mitchell (D 17), cmitchell4@schools.nyc.gov , 718-758-7722, 929- 232-0132 (m) Fahmeeda Saleem (D 18, 20, 21, 22), fsaleem@schools.nyc.gov Manhattan Cecilio Diaz, Manhattan (D1, 4), CDiaz@schools.nyc.gov , 917-339-1698, 917-287-2310 (m) Iris Gersten, (D 2, 3), IGersten@schools.nyc.gov , 917-339-1718, 646-784-5802 (m) Rakeyah Evans, Manhattan (D 5, 6), RHameedevans@schools.nyc.gov , 917-339-1718 Queens Cecilio Diaz, (D 24, 25, 26, 30), CDiaz@schools.nyc.gov , 917-339-1698, 917-287-2310 (m) Linda Wilson (D 27, 28, 29), LWilson33@schools.nyc.gov 718-391-6849, 347-574-2095 (m) Staten Island Fahmeeda Saleem (D 31), fsaleem@schools.nyc.gov , 718-758-7722, 929-232-0132 (m) More questions? Give us a call. If you have a question, call the NYS-TEACHS Infoline at 800-388-2014. Charte Scools Collaboration Data & Reporting Enrollment Top of Page BACK TO TOP

Grant Webinar Archive Watch the 2022-2025 McKinney-Vento Grant Program Informational Webinar The McKinney-Vento Competitive Grant webinar is available every three years through a competitive application process administered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Watch this comprehensive explanation of how to complete an application for this grant. WATCH NOW Watch the 2019-2022 McKinney-Vento Grant Closeout Meeting WATCH NOW

Charter Schools Charter schools, like school districts, must appoint a McKinney-Vento liaison to identify students in temporary housing, help them enroll in school, and arrange for transportation and other needed services. Charter schools should also distribute a Housing Questionnaire to all enrolling students and students who change addresses to ask them about their housing status. All LEAs that receive Title I, Part A funds, including charter schools, are required to do so. FAQ for this topic Topic Resources View topic by category: Data Students Identified as Homeless 2009-2010 This spreadsheet contains data on the number of students who experienced homelessness in New York State at any point in the indicated school year. Data Students Identified as Homeless 2016-17 This spreadsheet contains data on the number of students who experienced homelessness in New York State at any point in the indicated school year. Data Students Identified as Homeless 2011-2012 This spreadsheet contains data on the number of students who experienced homelessness in New York State at any point in the indicated school year. Data Students Identified as Homeless 2010-2011 This spreadsheet contains data on the number of students who experienced homelessness in New York State at any point in the indicated school year. Data Students Identified as Homeless 2012-2013 This spreadsheet contains data on the number of students who experienced homelessness in New York State at any point in the indicated school year. Data Students Identified as Homeless 2014-2015 This spreadsheet contains data on the number of students who experienced homelessness in New York State at any point in the indicated school year. Data Students Identified as Homeless 2013-2014 This spreadsheet contains data on the number of students who experienced homelessness in New York State at any point in the indicated school year. Data Students Identified as Homeless 2015-16 This spreadsheet contains data on the number of students who experienced homelessness in New York State at any point in the indicated school year. Data Students Identified as Homeless 2017-18 This spreadsheet contains data on the number of students who experienced homelessness in New York State at any point in the indicated school year. Data Students Identified as Homeless 2019-20 This spreadsheet contains data on the number of students who experienced homelessness in New York State at any point in the indicated school year. Guides & Fact Sheets Transportation for Students in Temporary Housing in New York State This chart provides concise information on the transportation rights of students in temporary housing attending school in New York State. Laws & Guidance Charter School Guidance Q&A NYSED Field Memo: NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo #03-2013 (May 2013) answers common questions related to how McKinney-Vento applies to Charter Schools. Laws & Guidance New York City Charter Schools and Community School District Preference for Homeless Students NYSED Field Memo: NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo #03-2010 (July 2010) discusses in which community school districts within NYC children who are homeless may claim preference in order to participate fully in charter school admissions lotteries. Laws & Guidance McKinney-Vento Field Memo #03-2010 A (October 2010) Follow Up NYSED Field Memo: A follow-up memo, NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo #03-2010 A (October 2010) provides answers to questions on this topic and is meant to clarify the memo above.

Find resources to help you determine eligibility for students in temporary housing here. Determining Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Button The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is a federal law that discusses the public education of children and youth in temporary housing. Under McKinney-Vento and state law, students are considered to be in temporary housing if their nighttime residence is not fixed, regular, and adequate. Some examples of temporary housing include: Sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship or other similar reason Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, camping grounds Living in emergency or transitional shelters Abandoned in hospitals Living a in public or private place not designed for sleeping Living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, bus or train stations, etc. Migratory living in circumstances described above FAQ for this topic View topic by category: Forms & Templates New York State Housing Questionnaire (English) This form is to be completed when a student first enrolls, and any time a change in housing status occurs. There are no wrong answers. This form may be filled out independently, or the McKinney-Vento Liaison can assist. To access a list of McKinney-Vento Liaisons, please visit https://www.nysteachs.org/liaisons Laws & Guidance New York State Housing Questionnaire: MV Liaison Companion Refer to this page when supporting a family. Do not hand this form to families. ✓ Ensure placement of a housing questionnaire within the first few pages of the registration packet (paper or electronic). ✓ NYSED requires implementation and administration of a housing questionnaire at the time of enrollment and upon any change of address. Laws & Guidance Determining McKinney-Vento Eligibility for Students in Direct Placements NYS Education Department The purpose of this field memo is to assist Local Child Education Agencies (LEAs) and McKinney-Vento liaisons (also known as LEA liaisons or homeless liaisons) with McKinney-Vento eligibility determinations when a student has been removed from his/her home because of an allegation of abuse or neglect and the child welfare agency arranges for a relative or family friend to assume temporary custody of the student, rather than place the student in foster care. In most of these cases, at least initially, the student should be considered homeless and therefore protected under the McKinney-Vento Act and related state law. Forms & Templates NYC Housing Questionnaire NYC Department of Education The NYC Department of Education’s Housing Questionnaire must be given to all students/families when they enroll and any time they report a change of address. The Housing Questionnaire asks about students’ living arrangements in order to identify and provide services to students in temporary housing. To get this form in other languages go to: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/new-students#jump-to-heading-37 Forms & Templates Sample Enrollment Process for Students in Temporary Housing Every Local Educational Agency (LEA) must ensure that students who are experiencing homelessness are immediately enrolled in school. This is a Sample Enrollment Process that school districts may follow for immediately enrolling students experiencing homelessness. Laws & Guidance McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, Reauthorized by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is a federal law that protects the public education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The text attached here is the latest version of the law since it was reauthorized on December 10, 2015 by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Laws & Guidance New York State Education Law Section 3209, Education of Homeless Children - RED LINED VERSION NYS Education Law Section 3209 describes the rights of students in temporary housing in New York State. Important changes to New York Education Law Section 3209 went into effect on April 20, 2017. The changes to this law reflect changes to the federal McKinney-Vento Act that were made under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Below, along with the link to download the new text of the law, you will find a link to a marked-up version of Education Law § 3209 that highlights the changes. Laws & Guidance New York State Education Law Section 3209, Education of Homeless Children NYS Education Law Section 3209 describes the rights of students in temporary housing in New York State. Important changes to New York Education Law Section 3209 went into effect on April 20, 2017. The changes to this law reflect changes to the federal McKinney-Vento Act that were made under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Below, along with the link to download the new text of the law, you will find a link to a marked-up version of Education Law § 3209 that highlights the changes. Laws & Guidance Supporting the Success of Homeless Children and Youths United States Department of Education Fact Sheet Laws & Guidance Non-Regulatory Guidance for the Education for Homeless Children and Youths United States Department of Education On March 2, 2017, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) revised the Non-Regulatory Guidance for the Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program. This revised Non-Regulatory Guidance replaces the July 2016 Guidance and includes new questions and answers on the amendments to the McKinney-Vento Act made by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which took effect on October 1, 2016, and new technical assistance on promising practices for implementing homeless education requirements at the State and local levels. The Non-Regulatory Guidance can be downloaded below. An accompanying factsheet is also available. In July 2018, U.S. DOE published a letter and addendum to the Non-Regulatory Guidance regarding Title I set-asides for students experiencing homelessness. Guides & Fact Sheets Determining Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Rights and Services NCHE Brief This issue brief, from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE), provides background on the McKinney-Vento Act and is designed to help school staff members in applying the definition of homelessness under the law to individual children and youth. About the Source NCHE: Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. Guides & Fact sheets Confirming Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Rights and Services NCHE Brief This issue brief from NCHE provides helpful information on what to do and what not to do when determining if a student is eligible for services under McKinney-Vento. Please note: with the reauthorization of McKinney-Vento under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which went into effect on October 1, 2016, there are stronger privacy protections relating to the confidentiality of address information for students in temporary housing. For more information, please see our page on student privacy. About the Source NCHE: Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. Laws & Guidance McKinney-Vento Guidance Regarding Shared Housing Affidavit NYSED Field Memo NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo #06-2009 (October 2009) describes the limits on when school districts can use shared housing and proof of residency affidavits in the enrollment of students claiming to be homeless. Note: This memo was published in 2009 and thus does not contain the most up-to-date housing questionnaire. For that document, please see Housing Questionnaire. Forms & Templates Template End-of-Year Letter NYS-TEACHS Districts are encouraged to check in with parents whose children are McKinney-Vento eligible (or youth themselves in the case of unaccompanied homeless youth) at the end of each school year to determine whether their housing situation has changed and make appropriate arrangements for the next school year if there has been a change. This template letter can be used to reach out to families for this purpose. Guides & Fact Sheets McKinney-Vento Tips for Parents and Guardians NYS TEACHS This issue brief, from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE), provides background on the McKinney-Vento Act and is designed to help school staff members in applying the definition of homelessness under the law to individual children and youth.