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What is the McKinney-Vento Act?
What is the McKinney-Vento Act?
The McKinney-Vento Act provides stability, equity, and critical supports for students experiencing homelessness—ensuring they have the opportunity to succeed in school and beyond. In the McKinney-Vento Act, a homeless individual lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
If you think you are experiencing homelessness, please complete the Student Residency Questionnaire below or at your campus. Or reach out to SCHS's McKinney-Vento Liaison (information included below).
Why McKinney-Vento Matters:
Why McKinney-Vento Matters:
Ensures immediate school enrollment—even without typical documents
Protects the right to attend the school of origin or local school
Provides transportation when needed
Guarantees equal access to educational services
Supports unaccompanied youth
What do McKinney-Vento Liaisons do?
What do McKinney-Vento Liaisons do?
Individuals and families experiencing homelessness may include:
Individuals and families experiencing homelessness may include:
Families sharing living space with others due to financial hardship.
People living in temporary or unconventional places like parks or campsites.
Runaway or "throwaway" youth living on the streets or in unsuitable conditions.
Pregnant teens or young mothers staying with friends or in shelters.
Families temporarily residing in motels or emergency shelters.
Children placed in transitional or emergency shelters by the state.
Youth are not considered homeless if they are:
Youth are not considered homeless if they are:
incarcerated or in youth correction facilities;
in DCS foster care
from a family of migrant workers
Student Help Line
Student Help Line
If you need personal support or specific community resources, please see the SCHS Resource Guide or text/call:
(602) 633-7355, Monday–Friday:
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m to connect with SCHS's Social Worker
The social worker's resource line is answered by SCHS's social worker and provides information, support, and resources for SCHS students and families. This line does not seek to act in place of or replace seeking professional help from a licensed provider.
988
988
If you in crisis, experiencing emotional distress, or worried about someone you know: Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org/chat
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
211
211
If you need immediate help locating resources: Call 211. Operators are available to assist individuals and families in finding resources available to them locally and throughout the state and provide connections to critical services.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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