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.