Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness Who Have Disabilities: Federal Provisions to Increase Access and Success.

Type
Brief
Organization

National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE).

Abstract

This brief will review the educational rights of children and youth guaranteed in the McKinney-Vento Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and provide information to improve the educational access and success of students experiencing homelessness who have disabilities.