Education for Homeless Children and Youth Grant

The McKinney-Vento funding is allocated to states by the federal government based on the state's percentage share of poverty, the same as Title 1 funds.  The state can retain up to 25% of the funds at the state level for administration and they must distribute at least 75% to LEAs through a competitive subgrant process. 

FY21 Peliminary Allocations EHCY

**NEW: McKinney-Vento Grant Cheat Sheet

 EHCY Authorized Activities - Allowable Use of Funds

Activities authorized under EHCY are as follows:

  1. The provision of tutoring, supplemental instruction, and enriched educational services that are linked to the achievement of the same challenging State academic standards as the State establishes for other children and youths;
  2. The provision of expedited evaluations of the strengths and needs of homeless children and youths, including needs and eligibility for programs and services (such as educational programs for gifted and talented students, children with disabilities, and English learners, services provided under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 [20 U.S.C. Section 6301 et seq.] or similar State or local programs, programs in career and technical education, and school nutrition programs);
  3. Professional development and other activities for educators and specialized instructional support personnel that are designed to heighten the understanding and sensitivity of such personnel to the needs of homeless children and youths, the rights of such children and youths under this part, and the specific educational needs of runaway and homeless youths;
  4. The provision of referral services to homeless children and youths for medical, dental, mental, and other health services;
  5. The provision of assistance to defray the excess cost of transportation for students under section 11432(g)(4)(A) of this title, not otherwise provided through Federal, State, or local funding, where necessary to enable students to attend the school selected under section 11432(g)(3) of this title;
  6. The provision of developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs, not otherwise provided through Federal, State, or local funding, for preschool-aged homeless children;
  7. The provision of services and assistance to attract, engage, and retain homeless children and youths, particularly homeless children and youths who are not enrolled in school, in public school programs and services provided to non-homeless children and youths;
  8. The provision for homeless children and youths of before- and after-school, mentoring, and summer programs in which a teacher or other qualified individual provides tutoring, homework assistance, and supervision of educational activities;
  9. If necessary, the payment of fees and other costs associated with tracking, obtaining, and transferring records necessary to enroll homeless children and youths in school, including birth certificates, immunization or other required health records, academic records, guardianship records, and evaluations for special programs or services;
  10. The provision of education and training to the parents and guardians of homeless children and youths about the rights of, and resources available to, such children and youths, and other activities designed to increase the meaningful involvement of parents and guardians of homeless children or youths in the education of such children or youths;
  11. The development of coordination between schools and agencies providing services to homeless children and youths, as described in section 11432(g)(5) of this title;
  12. The provision of specialized instructional support services (including violence prevention counseling) and referrals for such services;
  13. Activities to address the particular needs of homeless children and youths that may arise from domestic violence and parental mental health or substance abuse problems;
  14. The adaptation of space and purchase of supplies for any non-school facilities made available under subsection (a)(2) to provide services under this subsection;
  15. The provision of school supplies, including those supplies to be distributed at shelters or temporary housing facilities, or other appropriate locations; and,
  16. The provision of other extraordinary or emergency assistance needed to enable homeless children and youths to attend school and participate fully in school activities

 

Title 1, Part A guidance

Arizona Guidance on Title I, Part A Education of Homeless Children and Youth