under the mckinney-vento act, how long can a student stay in their school of origin?

Under the McKinney-Vento Act, a student can stay in their school of origin for the entire duration of their homelessness. If the student obtains permanent housing during the school year, they have the right to remain in their school of origin until the end of that academic year, provided it is in their best interest. This includes situations where homelessness extends over multiple school years. Transportation to the school of origin must be provided, and the decision to keep a student in their school of origin is presumed to be in the student's best interest unless determined otherwise with proper justification and appeal rights. These provisions are designed to promote school stability for homeless students to avoid disruption in their academic progress due to frequent moves or housing changes.