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Homeless Children and Unaccompanied Youth
McKinney-Vento Act (Section 725) identifies homeless children and youth as those who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. Key provisions in identifying homeless children and youth include, but are not limited to:
· Doubled-up with other persons due to loss of housing, hardship or similar reason
· Living in motels, outdoor/public spaces, substandard housing or similar settings
· Living in shelters (emergency or transitional) or transitional housing programs
· Migratory children who are living in any of the above circumstances
TEA McKinney Vento Flyer for Parents - English
TEA McKinney Vento Flyer for Parents - Spanish
TEA McKinney Vento Flyer for Students - English
TEA McKinney Vento Flyer for Students – Spanish
For more information, please contact Cheryl Brown, DSISD PEIMS Coordinator, at (512) 270-0980 or Rhonda Whitman, Director for Learning and Innovation.