what does the McKinney Vento Act say about the enrollment of homeless children in schools?
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is the primary federal (U.S) law dealing with the education of children and youth in homeless situations. The McKinney-Vento Act protects the right of homeless children and youth to get to, stay in, and be successful in school while they or their families are homeless.omeless children and youth face lots of barriers in trying to enroll, remain, and be successful in school, including: 1  Enrollment requirements (school records, health records, proof of residence and guardianship). 2  High mobility resulting in a lack of school stability and educational continuity.