Homeless Children & Youth Plan

McKinney-Vento Homeless Information

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (reauthorized under Title X, Part C of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001) ensures rights and services for children and youth experiencing unstable housing.  This federal law removes barriers to education for students in need. According to the U.S. Department of Education, children and youth living in the following situations are considered homeless (this definition is unique to schools):

• Doubled up with family or friends due to economic hardship

• Living in motels or hotels due to a lack of other suitable housing

• Runaway children and youth

• Homeless and domestic violence shelters

• Transitional housing programs

• Abandoned buildings or on the street

• Public places not meant for housing

• Cars, trailers, and campgrounds

• Migratory children staying in housing not fit for habitation

McKinney-Vento Resources

• IDOE McKinney-Vento 

• McKinney-Vento - National Center for Homeless Education 

• Notice of Rights

• SMCSC McKinney-Vento Plan

• Directory of State and Federal Resources

Community Bulletins/Resources

• Town of Pendleton Resource Bulletin
• Madison County United Way Resource Bulletin
• Madison County Shelter Guide

SMCSC District Liaison
Andrew Kruer, Assistant Superintendent
203 S. Heritage Way
Pendleton, IN 46064
765-778-2152
akruer@smcsc.com

IDOE State Coordinators
Charlie Gibson, Homeless Education Specialist
317-232-0957
McKinneyVentoPOC@doe.in.gov