The McKinney-Vento Assistance / Title X
The McKinney-Vento Assistance provides rights and services to children and youth in transition.
School-age children may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Assistance if your family lives in any of the following situations:
Sharing the housing of friends or family due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason
Staying in motels, trailer parks, or camp grounds due to the lack of an adequate alternative
Staying in shelters or transitional housing
Sleeping in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, or similar settings.
What rights do students in transition have:
Immediate enrollment in school, even if required documents are missing
Enroll in local school or continue in the school of origin for the school year.
Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if requested.
If the school district believes the school you select is not in the best interest of your student, then the district must provide you with a written explanation of its position and inform you of your right to appear.
The right to fully participate in school and extracurricular school activities
Students who are currently in transition may qualify for the following services:
Liaison support for student and family.
Free breakfast and lunch
School Supply Assistance
Back pack
ACT fees
School clothing assistance
Birth certificate obtainment
Hygiene items
Student advocacy
Community referrals
Enrollment assistance
Transportation to the school of origin
The application process is simple and all information is kept confidential. Please contact:
Valeri Radford
BAPS' McKinney-Vento Student Support Specialist
Email Valeri Radford
918-259-7497