Resource: Enrolling Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness in School

This brief (PDF, 8 pages) explains the key provisions in the McKinney-Vento Act related to the school enrollment of students in homeless situations, including sections on enrollment barriers, immediate enrollment, school selection, and full participation in school. Each section also offers strategies for State Coordinators for Homeless Education, local homeless education liaisons, and school personnel to ensure the successful implementation of key provisions, so that students experiencing homelessness are enrolled in school immediately and connected to necessary services. Learn more.