“Transporting Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness” explains the transportation provisions for homeless children and youth under the McKinney-Vento Act, outlining legal requirements for local educational agencies (LEAs) to promptly provide transportation to and from the school of origin at a parent, guardian, or liaison’s request. It details cost-sharing arrangements between districts when students move, describes funding sources such as general funds, McKinney-Vento subgrants, and Title I, Part A set-asides, and emphasizes that transportation services must be comparable to those offered to other students. The guide offers practical strategies, collaborative approaches, and sample forms to help LEAs remove barriers and ensure educational access for homeless students.
