The Education for Homeless Children and Youth program, authorized under Title VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, ensures that students experiencing homelessness have equal access to education. The law is designed to remove barriers to enrollment, attendance, and academic success.

Under McKinney-Vento, eligible students include children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, as well as unaccompanied youth, those under 18 who are not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian.

Our district is committed to supporting these students by providing stability, resources, and a path to educational success.

Important Links

Arizona Department of Education Homeless Program

The Educational Rights of Homeless Children and Youths

PSAs on Homelessness

Do You See the Child Experiencing Homelessness?

Elmo’s Message to Children and Parents Experiencing Homelessness

Dez Says: Don’t Let Homelessness Stop Your Education, Find Help