McKinney Vento Legislation (Homeless)

Lee County Schools is dedicated to ensuring that all children and youth who are in transition have access to the public education to which they are entitled. The main themes of the McKinney-Vento Act include: school access; school stability; support for academic success; and child-centered, best interest decision making. If you have a question regarding services offered to students in transition, please contact your student's school social worker or contact Dr. Lisa Duffey Ed.D., Executive Director of Student Services. (919-774-6226) Information regarding the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) Program Act may be found by going to The North Carolina Homeless Education Program (NCHEP) website provides additional information relating to services offered to students in transition. State Coordinator, Lisa Phillips, Email Lisa Phillips

Lee County Schools Board of Education Policy 4125 Homeless Students

McKinney Vento Data for the past three years in Lee County Schools:

2020-2021: 366 students identified
2021-2022: 383 students identified
2022-2023: 419 students identified