District Contact:
Dr. Melissa Schell, Homeless Liaison
724-438-4501 ext. 1621
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
The Education for Homeless Children and Youths (EHCY) program, authorized under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento Act), is designed to address the needs of homeless children and youths and ensure educational rights and protections for these children and youths. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) mended the McKinney-Vento Act, and changes made by the ESSA will take effect on October 1, 2016.
Who is considered homeless? -- An individual who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including children and youth who are:
- Sharing housing
- Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds
- Living in emergency or transitional housing
- Abandoned or Runaways
- Awaiting foster care
- Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings.
- Migratory children who qualify as homeless because they are living in the circumstances described above.
Please reach out to your school or the district's Homeless Liaison for additional information and assistance.
2024 ECYEH Procedural Packet.pdf
Homeless Poster Parent English.pdf
MVDefinition-Uniontown .pdf
Finding Your Way in PA
PA 211
The Rights of Students Experiencing Homelessness
Basic Education Circular (BEC) - Education for Homeless Students
UASD Policy 251