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McKinney-Vento Act - Homeless Education Program

The McKinney-Vento Act’s Education of Homeless Children and Youth Program, ensures that homeless children and youth are provided a free, appropriate public education, despite lack of a fixed place of residence or a supervising parent or guardian. The state public school admission statute assuring the right of homeless and other children and youth in similar circumstances to enroll in schools is ORS 399.115(7).

Every school district in Oregon has at least one designated Homeless Student Liaison to provide direct assistance to homeless families and unaccompanied youths to access and achieve in school. To reach a district liaison, contact the district’s administrative office, or the state Homeless Education Program office.

NEWS ARTICLES

Far Too Many Oregon Students Still Facing Homelessness (ODE News Release 11-15-2012)
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	Laws & Guidance Links to federal and state laws, and federal guidance on the McKinney-Vento Act, Education of Homeless Children & Youth Program.		McKinney-Vento Resources Links to the National Center on Homeless Education and other organizations providing technical assistance on education of homeless children and youth.
	Data Collection Requirements, Schedules & Results Data collection forms and homeless student count summaries.		Best Practices Links to articles, websites and popular guidance documents on best practices for providing services for homeless children and youth.
	Oregon LEA Program Compliance Oregon Homeless Education Program information on compliance with state and federal laws.		Competitive MV Subgrant Program Application The Competitive Application Package for the Spring 2013 MV Subgrant Program is available and will be accepted through May 8, 2013. The next MV Subgrant round will be held in Spring 2015.

Contacts

Dona Bolt (503) 947-5781
School Improvement & Accountability - Ed. Specialist, Homeless
Stacie Ankrum (503) 947-5633
School Improvement & Accountability - Office Specialist