McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaisons
McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaisons
Statutory Requirements for Local Educational Agencies
The McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act requires that each local educational agency, such as public school districts and public charter districts, designate an appropriate staff member as its McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison for children and youth experiencing homelessness. The designated McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison must have the capacity to carry out the statutorily required duties of the position (42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(1)(J)(ii)).
Statutory Requirements for McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaisons
Each McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison is responsible for identifying, immediately enrolling, and supporting children and youth experiencing homelessness to ensure they have a full and equal opportunity to succeed in school (42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(6)).
Resources and Support for McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaisons
In alignment with the mission of both the Arizona Department of Education and the Arizona Homeless Education Program, the Arizona Homeless Education Program provides multiple forms of resources and support for McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaisons.
If you are a McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison seeking guidance and sample documents to implement within your LEA, professional learning requirements and materials, or to update your statutorily required contact information, please reference the following pages:
