U.S. Department of Education Guidance on the McKinney-Vento Act

The guidance in this document replaces all prior nonregulatory guidance for the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program, reflecting changes made to the law by the 2001 amendments. 

This document provides an explanation and interpretation of requirements authorized by the McKinney-Vento Act that affect the education of homeless children and youth.  It also provides guidance for carrying out these requirements.

While States may wish to consider the guidance in developing their own guidelines and standards, they are free to develop alternative approaches that are consistent with applicable Federal regulations.

Compliance with this document, however, will be deemed by Department officials, including the Inspector General, as compliance with the applicable Federal statutes and regulations.

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