Hello Dr. B (@Dr.BobPiercefield) Transportation is often a challenge and even more so in the rural areas. The McKinney-Vento Act requires transportation to the school of origin is provided if the parent, guardian or unaccompanied youth requests it. §11432 (e)(3)(E)(i)(III) While the district can determine the mode of transportation, it must…[Read more]

Hello Dr. B (@Dr.BobPiercefield) Transportation is often a challenge and even more so in the rural areas. The McKinney-Vento Act requires transportation to the school of origin is provided if the parent, guardian or unaccompanied youth requests it. §11432 (e)(3)(E)(i)(III) While the district can determine the mode of transportation, it must…[Read more]

@RachelMV, I’d love to hear your thought on this since you support MV in rural areas.

Hello Janaya @jhood! Great question. Let’s walk through this scenario using the three McKinney-Vento criteria.

Is the living situation fixed? It appears to be temporary and subject to change at any time, as the family does not have a lease. In addition, under the McKinney-Vento Act, qualifying living situations include residing in motels, h…[Read more]