What is McKinney-Vento Act?
A Federal Law that ensures the enrollment, attendance, and success in school of children and youth who are homeless.
For more information, please visit the links below:
Homeless students' rights Indiana
Homeless Student Rights
IDOE website for McKinney-Vento which includes state and federal resources.
National Center for Homeless Education provides many resources for parents.
National Homeless Organization
SWJCS McKinney-Vento Liaison:
Jason Watson, Assistant Superintendent. Contact at 812-866-6244 or email at [email protected]
IDOE State Coordinators:
Flora Jones, Director of Student Pathways & Opportunities
Charie Gibson, Homeless Education Specialist
Contact at 317-232-0957 or email at [email protected]