Download McKinney-Vento Information Sheet

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that works to ensure educational stability for homeless youth.  The McKinney-Vento act allows homeless students to enroll in school and receive transportation immediately.  The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children as “individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.”  Examples of children who fall under this definition include:

(a) Children sharing housing due to economic hardship or loss of housing;

(b) Children living in “motels, hotels, trailer parks, or campgrounds due to lack of alternative accommodations”

(c) Children living in “emergency or transitional shelters”

(d) Children whose primary nighttime residence is not ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation (e.g. park benches, etc.)

(e) Children living in “cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations…”

Who are Homeless Children and Youth?

Below are links to additional information for individuals or families who are experiencing homelessness.

• Homeless liaison for the DuPage Regional Office of Education

• Homeless education - Illinois State Board of Education

• DuPage County food pantries

• DuPagePads

Community Unit School District 200 is committed to educating students who meet the guidelines under McKinney-Vento.  If you have further questions regarding homelessness, please contact our District Homeless Liaisons:

For more information regarding the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, please visit.

Last Modified on August 9, 2021

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