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McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987: US law provides federal money for shelter programs for the homeless, particularly students who do not have a fixed, regular, and adequate place to sleep at night. It also provides for families who have lost their homes and need to live with friends or relatives. The goal of the McKinney-Vento Act is to focus on students so that they are able to stay in their old school or attend a school in the area in which they may have had to relocate. During the transition of the family finding stable housing and if the student has to change schools, the student may have a difficult time transitioning and may fall behind. According to the brochure, students can fall behind as much as 6 months with each school change. Therefore, having stability can make a great difference in students’ academics. The key points of the McKinney-Vento law are that children without school or medical records have the right to immediately enroll, the right to be provided with transportation to and from school if needed, and qualify for educational assistance and free lunch. Children younger than age 5 may also qualify for educational services.
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https://www.isbe.net/pages/homeless.aspx
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