EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAM
THE MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT

The McKinney-Vento Act is a federal law guaranteeing all children and youth the right to an equal education, regardless of their living situation. Protection under the McKinney-Vento Act extends to those who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

Applicants for the Area V McKinney-Vento Subgrant Application are welcomed to use the digital forms which can be found on the ISBE website under Homeless Education.  Please type the words “Area V Subgrant Application” on Attachment 1.