Homeless

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is a federal law that provides certain rights and protections to students who are experiencing homelessness.Under this law, homeless means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason. It includes students and youths (preschool - grade 12) who are:

• Living in an emergency shelter or transitional housing.

• Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks or campgrounds due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations.

• Living in cars, parks, public or private spaces not designed for humans to live, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations or similar settings.

• "Doubled up" by living with friends or family.

• Unsuitable living conditions, such as lack of utilities, mold, infestations, or dangers.

Migratory students and unaccompanied youth, youth not in the physical custody of a parent / guardian, may be considered homeless if they meet the above definition.

Oregon School District Policy 323 addresses homeless children.  If you believe your student may be eligible under McKinney-Vento, please contact our Homeless Liaison or your student's School Social Worker.