McKinney-Vento

CONTEXT
Subtitle VII-B of The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act authorizes the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program and is the primary piece of federal legislation related to the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. It was reauthorized in December 2015 by Title IX, Part A, of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

LAWS
Federal Law
Illinois State Law

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RESOURCES
Madison County Resource Guide
ISBE Homeless Education
GCSD9 School Resource Guide
Madison County ROE 41
Madison County Community Resource Packet
McKinney-Vento Children - WHO ARE THEY?

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CONTACTS
Chris Mitchell
Manager of District Communications & Transportation
chris.mitchell@gcsd9.net
618-451-5800

Ruben Carranza
Truancy/Homeless Interventionist
ruben.carranza@gcsd9.net
618-451-5800

* Updated May 22, 2024