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Eligibility Flowchart

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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.

Eligibility Flowchart

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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Determining Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Rights and Services

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Determining Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Rights and Services

This NCHE brief explores in detail the definition of homeless included in Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, and provides a step-by-step guide for making determinations of McKinney-Vento eligibility on a case-by-case basis.

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Published 2021

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Confirming Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Rights and Services

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Confirming Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Rights and Services

This NCHE brief: summarizes the key provisions related to eligibility included in the McKinney-Vento Act; provides recommended practices for confirming the McKinney-Vento eligibility of children and youth; and informs training and collaboration practices on confirming eligibility

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Published May 2024

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Determining McKinney-Vento Eligibility

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Determining McKinney-Vento Eligibility

This on-demand training video walks you through the statutory definition of homelessness under Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and guides you in applying McKinney-Vento eligibility criteria to real-world scenarios involving children and youth. Using NCHE’s McKinney-Vento Eligibility Determinations Flowchart as a framework, you’ll build confidence in making well-supported eligibility determinations, learn helpful hints for eligibility decision-making, become aware of common eligibility mistakes to avoid, and access resources for additional learning. By viewing this training, participants will be able to:

  • Articulate the statutory definition of homelessness under Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Act;
  • Apply eligibility criteria to determine which living situations qualify students for McKinney-Vento services;
  • Navigate common eligibility scenarios, including doubled-up housing, transitional housing, and unaccompanied youth situations, and;
  • Identify resources and support available through NCHE for complex eligibility scenarios.

Timestamps:

Understanding the Statutory Definition – 6:08
Applying the Definition – Common Scenarios – 10:58
Special Considerations for Unaccompanied Youth – 16:22
Navigating a Complex Eligibility Scenario – 19:18
Best Practices and Resources – 21:39

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