Under the McKinney-Vento Act, State educational agencies (SEAs) must ensure that each homeless child and youth has equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including a public preschool education, as other children and youths. In addition, homeless students may not be separated from the mainstream school environment. The McKinney-Vento Act was created with the goal of ensuring the enrollment, attendance, and success of homeless children and youth in school.

If you live in any of these scenarios, you may qualify for these protections.

• Doubled up with family or friends due to economic conditions
• Living in motels and hotels for lack of other suitable housing
• Homeless and domestic violence shelters
• Cars, trailers, and campgrounds

McKinney-Vento District Liason

John Dizney
Assistant Superintendent
(317) 244-0236
jdizney@speedwayschools.org

IDOE State Coordinator Contact Information

Charie Jones
Homeless Education Specialist
317-232-0957
McKinneyVentoPOC@doe.in.gov

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State and Federal Resources

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McKinney-Vento Homeless Children and Youth Program (IDOE)

Homeless Student Rights (IDOE)

Coalition for Homeless Intervention and Prevention (CHIP)

National Center for Homeless Education

SchoolHouse Connection

National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)