Federal Guidance

Federal Guidance

The Education of Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program is authorized under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento Act) and is designed to address the needs of homeless children and youth and to ensure their educational rights and protections. The McKinney-Vento Act defines “homeless” as it applies to children and youth.

The McKinney-Vento Act Federal Law (Part B) -  Learn about the basic federal laws that pertain to homeless youth.  You can read the McKinney Vento Act in its entirety and use for citation.

Non-Regulatory Guidance- The Non-Regulatory Guidance is the most frequented document. This document provides answers to the most frequently asked questions. 

Head Start Policy and Regulations - Head Start policies are available to ensure that our vulnerable young homeless children have access to early childhood education.   

McKinney-Vento and School Fees - NAEHCY identified legal references and principles for removing "fees" as a barrier to education for MKV students.