Several school districts in Wayne County will receive federal funding aimed at helping students experiencing homelessness stay enrolled and succeed in school.
The funding is part of more than $8.1 million in grants awarded statewide by the New York State Education Department through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education program. The grants will support programs serving students in temporary housing across 66 school districts and five charter schools in New York.
Two Wayne County school districts are leading consortiums that will share the funding with neighboring districts.
The Lyons Central School District will receive a one-year award of $171,100, with a total of $513,300 available over three years. The consortium also includes the Clyde‑Savannah Central School District, Newark Central School District and Palmyra‑Macedon Central School District.
Additionally, the North Rose‑Wolcott Central School District will receive a one-year award of $175,000, totaling $525,000 over three years. Districts participating in that consortium include the Marion Central School District, Red Creek Central School District, Sodus Central School District, Williamson Central School District and Wayne Central School District.
The grants run from Sept. 1, 2025, through Aug. 31, 2028.
The McKinney-Vento program is designed to ensure students experiencing homelessness have the same access to public education as their peers. Funding can support services such as tutoring, transportation, early childhood programs, health services, and school supplies, as well as programs that help students enroll, attend school consistently, and succeed academically.
State officials say the funding will help schools address barriers that students in temporary housing often face, ensuring they can continue their education despite housing instability.
Across New York, the program is expected to help support the educational needs of roughly 137,000 students experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.
