McKinney-Vento Act Information

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McKinney-Vento Act

Educational provisions for students experiencing homelessness
Information for Parents

IF YOUR FAMILY LIVES IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS:

In a shelter
In a hotel/motel or campground due to lack of an alternative adequate accommodation
In a car, park, abandoned building, or bus or train station
Doubled-up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship

Your school-age children may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act.

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Your eligible children have the right to:

Receive a free, appropriate public education.
Enroll in school immediately, even if lacking documents normally required for enrollment.
Enroll in school and attend classes while the school gathers needed documents.
Enroll in the local school; or continue attending their school of origin (the school they attended when permanently housed or the school in which they were last enrolled), if that is your preference and is feasible.
- If the school district believes that the school you selected is not in the best interest of your children, then the district must provide you with a written explanation of its position and inform you of your right to appeal its decision.
Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if you request this.
Receive educational services comparable to those provided to other students, according to your children’s needs.

If you believe your children may be eligible, contact the local McKinney-Vento Liaison to find out what services and supports may be available. There also may be supports available for your preschool-age children.

Local Liaison
Clover Park School District
Taylor Velazquez
253-583-5156

State Coordinator
OSPI Homeless Education
Melinda Dyer
360-725-6505

Information and FAQ for McKinney-Vento Liaisons and school staff:

Confirming McKinney-Vento Eligibility: https://nche.ed.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/conf-elig.pdf

Flowchart: https://nche.ed.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/NCHE-Eligibility-Flowchart.pdf

DOE FAQ/McKinney-Vento Non-Regulatory Guidance: https://www.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/public/homelessed/pubdocs/160240ehcyguidance072716updated0317.pdf

Schoolhouse Connection FAQ: https://schoolhouseconnection.org/learn/from-our-inboxes/

10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

Phone:253-583-5000

Clover Park School District

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Civil Right Compliance Coordinator Greg Davis, Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services Contact the Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services (253) 583-5154. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights(OCR). Information about the district's nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint can be found here.