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Download full textNational Center for Homeless Education at SERVE, 2011
This brief is designed for local staff of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), state McKinney-Vento coordinators and school district McKinney-Vento liaisons, educators, and other providers of services to active members of the military and veterans, and their children. It provides basic information to assist homeless children of veterans or…
Descriptors: Homeless People, Disadvantaged Youth, Veterans, Best Practices
Julianelle, Patricia – National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE, 2008
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is the main federal program concerning the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. It provides federal funding to states, which then distribute the funds to their school districts through a competitive application process; the funds are used to ensure that children and youth…
Descriptors: Homeless People, Federal Legislation, Disadvantaged Youth, Federal Programs
National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE, 2007
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guarantees rights and services for children and youth with special needs. This Q&A brief provides basic information about IDEA and specific ways the law applies to homeless and highly mobile students with special needs. In addition, the brief provides strategies recommended by homeless…
Descriptors: Homeless People, Disadvantaged Youth, Disabilities, Special Needs Students
National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE, 2006
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, reauthorized as Title X, Part C, of the No Child Left Behind Act, requires schools to enroll homeless students immediately, even if they do not have the documents normally required for enrollment such as school records, medical records, proof of residency, or others. Unfortunately for many homeless…
Descriptors: Homeless People, Federal Legislation, Disadvantaged Youth, School Counselors
