McKinney-Vento Homeless Act

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Act was put into law in 2002 and provides for students who are in “unstable living situations” to continue at their school.

Students identified under McKinney-Vento can also receive services such as:

• Free Lunch

• School Supplies

• Transportation in some cases

• Tutoring, if necessary

• Immediate Enrollment, with or without records

If you become permanently housed, these services will be provided for the remainder of the school year.

What qualifies my student as McKinney-Vento eligible?

Families who are living in situations that are not “normal” can qualify for services. If you are living in one of the following situations, your student can receive services:

 

• Doubled up with another family due to an economic condition or a crisis situation
• Living in a motel or hotel (because you have no place else to go)
• Living in a shelter such as the New Hope Shelter, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Colorado House, etc.
• Living in a motor home that is not suitable for living.
• Living on the street or in your car or anyplace not designed for a living space.

How do I get these services?

Contact your child’s school, talk to your child’s teacher or counselor, or contact the District 11 Title I office at 719-520-2422.

Transportation opportunities

If your family is living in a McKinney-Vento eligible situation, you may qualify for district provided transportation.

Please contact your child’s school or the Title I office to see if you qualify.  

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