Programs can either expand or improve services provided through a school's general academic program but cannot replace that program. To the extent practicable, activities and services are to integrate homeless and non-homeless students. Districts may provide services through programs on school grounds, at other facilities, or may use funds to enter into contracts with other agencies to provide services for homeless children and youth. McKinney-Vento funds may provide the same services to housed students to ensure that program activities integrate homeless and non-homeless students. Grant funds may neither be used to pay for the district's Homeless Education Liaison, a position required in all school districts, nor may it pay for clerical staff support.
Priorities 4, 5, 6, and 7 each should not exceed 10% of the grant. Transportation costs may not exceed 10% of the grant and may not be used for transportation costs that are required by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.