Questions and Answers on Special Education and Homelessness

Information from the the Pennsylvania Department of Education about issues surrounding the provision of Special Education to a homeless child. The document provides State and local educational officials, services providers, and homeless assistance coordinators with information to assist with implementation of the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento Act). This Q & A document represents the Department’s current thinking on these topics. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person.