The McKinney-Vento Act:

• $70 million in ARRA funds (nationally).
• Washington will know the state-level allocation in mid-April.
• LEA distribution will be via competitive grants OR on a per-pupil allocation based on 2007-2008 homeless student data reports. (State-level decision, yet to be determined.)
• Funds may be used for the same authorized activities as current M-V education funds, with an emphasis on job creation/retention. (The 16 authorized activities are found in the text of the McKinney-Vento Act.)
• Accountability measures have not yet been determined by ED.
• ARRA funds are to be used by September 2011.

What is the difference between ARRA Homelessness Prevention funds and ARRA Homeless Education funds?

• Homelessness Prevention funds will go to communities for housing, shelter assistance and other homelessness prevention activities. (Around $25M administered through CTED.)
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Education funds will go to local districts to provide educational support for homeless children and youth in schools. (Administered through OSPI.)

Who do I contact with questions?
Contact Melinda Dyer, OSPI Program Supervisor at (360) 725-6050 or melinda.dyer@k12.wa.us.