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Highline Public Schools
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien, WA 98166

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Highline Public Schools
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien, WA 98166

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McKinney-Vento Act & Definition of Homelessness

The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children or unaccompanied youth as lacking a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence, which includes:

  • Families doubled up with friends or relatives due to loss of housing.
  • Children living in motels, hotels, trailer parks and campgrounds due to lack of alternative accommodations.
  • Children living in emergency or transitional shelters.
  • Children living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, and bus or train stations.

The McKinney-Vento Act ensures that children have a right to:

  • Attend the school they last attended before they became homeless (school of origin) OR enroll in their neighborhood school.
  • Immediate enrollment in school even if they lack required documents, such as school records, immunization records, or proof of residence.
  • Free transportation to school of origin, when feasible.
  • Free meals at school.
  • Assistance for school fees, school supplies, and connecting to social service supports.

To access McKinney-Vento services, call your child’s school or the McKinney-Vento office at 206-631-3256 or 206-631-3225.

Please visit our Homelessness & Education page to learn more.