This non-regulatroy guide from the U.S. Department of Education focuses on the McKinney-Vento Education for the Homeless Children and Youth (McKinney-Vento) program as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. An introductory section explains the purpose of McKinney-Vento, the statutory authority for the program, how the new McKinney-Vento program differs from the predecessor program, what federal civil rights requirements apply to school districts in educating homeless children, and the purpose of this guidance. The rest of the report presents information on: federal awards to states; state uses of funds; Office of the Coordinator; prohibition against segregation; local liaisons; school placement and enrollment; transportation; comparable and coordinated services; homeless unaccompanied youth; subgrants to LEAs; local uses of funds; coordination with Title I, Part A; and contact information. The seven appendixes present definitions, related education legislation, draft standards and indicators of quality, sample student residency questionnaire, sample dispute resolution process forms I and II, and references. (SM)