Stewart B. McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program
Dispute Resolution Process for Families
The McKinney-Vento Act requires state educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs; commonly referred to as school districts) to follow a dispute resolution process when parents, guardians or unaccompanied youth disagree with schools over eligibility for services, school selection or school enrollment under the Act [42 U.S.C. § 11432(g)(3)(E)]. The dispute resolution process is intended to represent each party’s views for objective consideration so that disagreements can be resolved expeditiously and in keeping with McKinney-Vento provisions.
The Ewing Public Schools dispute resolution process for families can be found here. This process allows for the prompt resolution of disputes regarding the educational placement of children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Who is homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act?
The term "homeless children and youths" refers to individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. CLICK HERE FOR AN EXPANDED DEFINITION
Where Can I Find More Information For New Jersey?
Visit the New Jersey Homeless Education website: www.nj.gov/education/homeless
Looking for Essential Early Childhood Contacts and descriptions of eligible Preschool/Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs in New Jersey?
This resource is a compilation of key early childhood contacts organized by state. Have a specific program in mind? SchoolHouse Connection has created a tool to help you determine a program's status as related to McKinney-Vento eligibility. You can find the tool on their website here.
What about higher education assistance?
SchoolHouse Connection's Scholarship Program is here to help your student get to and through higher education. For additional information including eligibility requirements and the application process, CLICK HERE.
Please note: The current application cycle closes on June 22, 2025.
Links to other helpful websites:
- National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY): www.naehcy.org
- National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty (NLCHP): www.nlchp.org
- National Center for Homeless Education (HCHE): www.serve.org/nche
- U.S. Department of Education, Education for Homeless Children and Youths (EHCY) Program: www.ed.gov/programs/homeless/index.html
Ewing Township Board of Education District Policy 5116 - Education Of Homeless Children
N.J.S.A. 18A:7B-12; 18A:7B-12.1; 18A:38-1
N.J.A.C. 6A:17-2.1 ET SEQ.
DATE CREATED: JUNE 2002
ADOPTED: 24 JUNE 2002
REVISED: 22 MAY 2017
REVISED: 23 MAY 2022