The answers to the following questions can help determine the services this student may be eligible to receive under the McKinney-Vento Act 42 U.S.C 11435. The McKinney-Vento Act provides services and supports for children and youth experiencing homelessness. Please see the page on our website that helps to define homelessness, according to the McKinney-Vento Act. If the student lives in a home owned or rented by the parent or guardian, you do not need to fill this out unless there are inadequate facilities (no water, heat, electricity, etc.)