How does your McKinney-Vento program compare to others across the country?

Now in it’s fourth year, this year’s study gathers responses from 879 liaisons in 49 states on how they identify students, fund their programs, and rank the challenges that matter most.

Inside the report, you’ll find: 

• How McKinney-Vento student identification change in 2025-26

• The common challenges that McKinney-Vento liaisons face

• New to 2026: How McKinney-Vento programs are funded

• State-level variations and where increases in identified students are most significant 

• Firsthand accounts from liaisons on daily realities and needs 

Download the report to better understand the current landscape of McKinney-Vento programs nationwide.