Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act defines homelessness as living in the following places due to a lack of a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
This definition of homelessness applies to children and youth with:
What families and youth experiencing homelessness need to know:
Children and youth living in these settings meet criteria for the McKinney-Vento definition of homelessness and have special educational rights. Contact the ACPS homeless liaison for assistance:
David Smith, Supervisor of Intervention and Behavioral Services
(434) 528-6845, ext. 33102