Over 1.2 million students enrolled in public schools experienced homelessness in the 2021-22 school year, according to a study by the National Center for Homeless Education.

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act was created in 1987 to ensure that every student across the country has access to public education regardless of their housing situation. This law has since expanded to provide children with reliable access to food and transportation.

Every public school district and charter school operator is required to have a McKinney-Vento liaison on staff who can give students educational stability.

Here's what to know about services for students experiencing homelessness in Arizona.

What are McKinney-Vento liaisons?

The primary role of liaisons is to remove any barriers for students

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