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Cover page of an NCHE Credit Accrual Tip Sheet Titled "Strategies for Addressing Credit Accrual for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness," featuring the NCHE logo, a photo of a student studying on a laptop, a summary of the tip sheet's contents, and the McKinney-Vento Act's definition of homelessness.

NCHE Credit Accrual Tip Sheet: Strategies for Addressing Credit Accrual for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

This NCHE tip sheet summarizes the key provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act related to credit accrual for children and youth experiencing homelessness. The tip sheet provides creative, flexible, and student-centered strategies for implementation at the state and local levels to support children and youth experiencing homelessness.

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Date Published: May 2026

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