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Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth

Resources and services to ensure that all Texas children living in homeless situations have the opportunity to enroll in, attend, and succeed in school.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

The purpose of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is to identify and remove barriers for children and youth experiencing homelessness and ensure that students in these circumstances have equitable access to all available supports and resources to meet the same challenging state academic standards established for all students.

Compliance and Accountability

State and federal laws regarding the education of homeless children and youth.

https://tehcy.tea.texas.gov/compliance-accountability

LEA McKinney-Vento Liaisons

Find your LEA (Local Education Agency) McKinney-Vento Liaison Contact

LEA McKinney-Vento Liaisons

Professional Development

View free trainings and webinars for school districts, social service providers, and other professionals about the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness.

Professional Development

Regional McKinney-Vento Liaisons

Locate your Regional McKinney-Vento Liaison Contact

State McKinney-Vento Liaisons

Resources

Access resources and tools to support  McKinney-Vento in your community.

What’s New

TEHCY Program Support

For more information on your local TEHCY Program, please contact your Regional McKinney-Vento Liaison. In addition, please feel free to contact the TEA TEHCY Program Staff

Phone: 512-463-9414

Email: HomelessEducation@tea.texas.gov

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