The McKinney-Vento Act and Community Assistance
The McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth Assistance Act is a federal law that ensures educational stability and promotes immediate school enrollment for homeless children and youth. The main goals of this law are to:
Ensure immediate enrollment in schools
Eliminate barriers to enrollment
Provide access to educational resources and support academic success
Identify children and youth in need
Remove obstacles that prevent attendance at school.
Assumption Parish Schools is proud to support eligible families this year by offering uniform and coat vouchers, school supplies, and hygiene kits. We are dedicated to serving the students and families in our community.