Homeless Public School Students

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is federal legislation that ensures educational rights and protection for youth and children experiencing homelessness. According to federal legislation, any child who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence is considered homeless. If a student is found eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Act, Norfolk Public Schools can provide transportation, free meals, clothing and school supplies, and referrals to local resources.

This dataset includes, by school year, the total number of students enrolled in Norfolk Public Schools that are identified as homeless. The data is pulled from Virginia’s Program for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth: Project HOPE-Virginia. This dataset will be updated annually.