Support for Homeless Students
The Stewart B. McKinney-Vento Homeless Student Assistance Act protects the rights of students without permanent housing or those that are experiencing transitional housing situations. These include students who:
live in a car, park, public space, substandard housing or similar setting
live in a shelter, hotel, motel, campground
live in a shared housing situation due to economic hardship
live with a guardian due to the death or incarceration of a parent
Dispute Resolution Process
If you are determined ineligible for any McKinney-Vento service and you disagree with the decision of the District Homeless Education Liaison, you may appeal the decision and file your appeal with the Arizona Department of Education. The District Homeless Education Liaison will provide you with information on the appeal process in writing and can assist you with this process, by request. The Arizona Department of Education will make a decision, and the decision will be final.