McKinney Vento Homeless Act

1. McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act

The Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program is authorized under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of December 2015. The Oklahoma EHCY program addresses the needs of students experiencing homelessness in Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) throughout the state, by supporting homeless liaisons and by distributing funds from the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) designates a State Coordinator to provide training and technical assistance, review policies and procedures, and monitor LEAs for program compliance to ensure that all children and youth experiencing homelessness are able to attend and fully participate in school. The mission of the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program at OSDE is to ensure educational equity and success for students experiencing homelessness by providing support according to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The program’s vision at OSDE is that all students experiencing homelessness are provided the opportunity and support needed to be academically successful and able to achieve their goals.

District Liaison: Missy Keeler

918-642-3295 ext. 141

mkeeler@woodland.k12.ok.us

See Attachments: Homeless Brochure English and Spanish

Woodland Public School Homeless Student Policy