Homeless Education Assistance

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law which ensures a free and appropriate public education for children experiencing housing instability and homelessness, including:

• Those living:
  • In a shelter
  • In a motel, hotel, or campground
  • In a car, bus, or train station, an abandoned building, or some other inadequate accommodations
  • with other people due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason (also known as “doubled up”)
• Migrant and unaccompanied children living in any of the above situations. 
• Unaccompanied children – including preschool children – who are out of the physical custody of a parent or legal guardian and lack fixed, regular, and adequate housing.

Lawrence Public Schools will work with these children and their families or legal guardians to provide stability in school attendance and other supports, with special attention given to ensuring enrollment, consistent attendance, and access to all services for which they are eligible.

Find detailed information about McKinney-Vento, including bilingual fliers and resources, at McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act - Student and Family Support (SFS).

Find the LPS Homeless Students’ Enrollment Rights and Services Policy located on the LPS Policies page. 

If you believe your child may be eligible and would like to speak to a member of the Family Resources Center team, do not hesitate to contact us at (978) 975-5900.