Domestic Violence, Homelessness, and Children’s Education
This NCHE brief features the role of school and school districts in supporting students who are experiencing homelessness and impacted by domestic violence; explains the definition of homeless included in Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act; summarizes relevant parts of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); and recommends collaborative practices for educators and service providers to support adults, children, and youth who are experiencing homelessness and impacted by domestic violence.
Published October 2022