McKinney-Vento Rights and Services

Students eligible for McKinney-Vento services have the right to:

• Receive a free, appropriate public education.
• Enroll in school immediately, even if lacking documents normally required for enrollment.
• Enroll in school and attend classes while school gathers needed documents.
• Enroll in the local school; or continue attending their school of origin if that is preferred.
• Receive transportation to and from school of origin, if requested.
• Receive educational services comparable to those provided to other students, according to student’s needs.

Additional resources:

Ensuring Full Participation in Extracurricular Activities for Students Experiencing Homelessness