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McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

A federal law that provides funding for programs to help homeless people, with a focus on emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services.

Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

A local data collection system used to record and store client-level information on the provision of housing and services to homeless individuals and families.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

A U.S. government agency that creates national policies and programs that address housing needs, improve communities, and enforce fair housing laws.

Homeless (as defined by bill)

Refers to a person who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including those staying with others for up to 30 days due to loss of housing, victims of violence, or those recognized as homeless by other federal programs.

Rule of Construction

A legal instruction within a bill that tells how certain parts of the law should be interpreted and applied, often to prevent unintended consequences or ensure consistent application.

Other Federal statute

Refers to other federal laws and programs, such as the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act or the Head Start Act, whose definitions of homelessness would now be recognized by the McKinney-Vento Act.