Eligibility Flowchart

Flowchart titled "McKinney-Vento Eligibility Determinations Flowchart" it shows how to determine whether a child or youth is experiencing homelessness based on housing type and nighttime residence, focusing on whether housing is fixed, regular, and adequate. Examples include doubled-up housing, hotels or motels, shelters, substandard housing, and places not meant for human habitation, with places to take notes for documentation.

This flowchart helps you determine and document McKinney-Vento eligibility. Page 1 is a decision-making tool to help you determine whether a student is experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (section 721 et seq). It guides you through key eligibility factors, including nighttime residence, doubled-up situations, hotels/motels/trailer parks/campgrounds, and housing type. Page 2 provides a documentation template where you can record the specific details and rationale for your eligibility determination. Use this page to document the housing situation and factors that support your decision. All eligibility determinations should be made on a case-by-case basis.

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Date Published: January 2026

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