Understanding and Implementing School Selection and Best Interest Under the McV Act

This NCHE brief explains the key provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act related to school selection and best interest determinations for children and youth experiencing homelessness and recommends local education agency and school-level strategies for implementation. This brief also includes a checklist of considerations for framing conversations with parents, guardians, and unaccompanied youth about best interest.