Students Experiencing Homelessness
The M​cKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is a federal law that ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for homeless children and youth. School counselors, with the assistance of the District McKinney-Vento Liaison, work to identify students and families who find themselves needing support during these difficult moments.
Who qualifies for McKinney-Vento?
Children and youth lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including those students who are:
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Sharing housing due to loss of housing, economic hardship or a similar reason
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Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camp grounds
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Living in emergency or transitional shelters
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Abandoned in hospitals
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Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations
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Migratory children and youth living in any of the above situations
How can McKinney-Vento help you?
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Enroll and attend school immediately, even if you lack documents normally required for enrollment
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Enroll in the school closest to you or the school you were last enrolled in (school of origin), even if you have been forced to relocate
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Receive transportation to and from your school of origin
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Participate in before and after school programs
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Receive free breakfast and lunch
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Receive school supplies
This is not an exhaustive list, funds are available to help eliminate barriers and promote academic success. Ask your School Liaison/Counselor for additional information.
Dispute Resolution
For more information about dispute resolution, please visit OSPI's webpage.
Need additional support? Contact:
School Counselor
Contact school main office
Kristen Smith, District McKinney-Vento Liaison
(253) 298-3077 | krsmith@fpschools.org
Washington State McKinney-Vento Program Supervisor
Please check back here in August for the 25-26 Housing Questionnaire.