McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act


Know your rights:

Per the Indiana Department of Education:

The McKinney-Vento Act provides certain rights for homeless students.They include waiving certain requirements such as proof of residency when students are enrolling and allowing categorical eligibility for certain services, such as free textbooks. The Act also states:

  • Homeless students may attend their school of origin or the school where they are temporarily residing;
  • Homeless students must be provided a written statement of their rights when they enroll and at least two times per year;
  • Homeless students may enroll without school, medical, or similar records;
  • Homeless students have a right to transportation to school;
  • Students must be provided a statement explaining why they are denied any service or enrollment;
  • Students must receive services, such as transportation, while disputes are being settled;
  • Students are automatically eligible for Title I services;
  • School districts must reserve a portion of Title IA funds to serve homeless students;
  • School districts must review and revise policies that provide barriers to homeless students;
  • Schools must post information in the community regarding the rights of homeless students, in schools and other places that homeless families may frequent; and
  • School districts must identify a McKinney-Vento Liaison to assist students.

For more information please see the links below:

Link to McKinney-Vento Resources

MSD Decatur Township McKinney-Vento Residency Form-English

MSD Decatur Township McKinney-Vento Residency Form-Spanish

A Parent's Guide to the Rights of Children Experiencing Homelessness

IDOE state coordinators’ contact information:  McKinneyVentoPOC@doe.in.gov

IDOE's McKinney-Vento: Homeless Children & Youth Program

McKinney Vento Legislation

Indiana Education Children and Youth District Plan

INEHCY Homeless Parent Information - English

INEHCY Homeless Parent Information - Spanish

INEHCY Homeless Youth Information - English

INEHCY Homeless Youth Information - Spanish

Notice of Right to Appeal

Building Level Liaisons

MSD of Decatur Township Schools

District Liaison, Emily LeMay
elemay@decaturproud.org
5275 Kentucky Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46221
317-856-5265