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McKinney-Vento

Every child deserves a safe, stable place to learn and grow. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that ensures children and youth experiencing homelessness have equal access to public education. Our school is committed to identifying and supporting students who may be facing housing challenges so that their education can continue without disruption.

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

We are here to help.
No child’s education should suffer because of housing hardship.

If you believe your child may qualify—or if you are a student experiencing housing instability—please contact us. All information is handled with care and confidentiality. 

McKinney-Vento District Liaison

For questions or assistance, please contact:

  • John Boyer - District McKinney-Vento Liaison

     765-345-5153  |   jboyer@cabeard.k12.in.us

IDOE State Coordinator

  • Charie Jones 

IDOE Homeless Education State Coordinator

317-232-0957  |   McKinneyVentoPOC@doe.in.gov

McKinney-Vento Flyer

IDOE_ParentGuide_McKinney-Vento (PDF)

Student Rights

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. For a complete list of student right click the link below. 

IDOE Homeless Student Rights


District Bylaws 5111.01 - Homeless Students

Information and Resources

Directory of State and Federal Resources


IDOE - McKinney-Vento Homeless and Youth Program Website

https://www.in.gov/doe/home/mckinney-vento-homeless


SchoolHouse Connection is a national non-profit organization working to overcome homelessness through early care and education.

https://schoolhouseconnection.org/


CHIP - Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention   

www.chipindy.org  ðŸ“ž(317) 630-0853


National Center for Homeless Education (NCHEnche.ed.gov    ðŸ“ž(800) 308-2145   

NCHE Printable Parent Guide


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

 naehcy.org      ðŸ“ž(866) 862-2562


National Homelessness Law Center (NHLC)

homelesslaw.org    ðŸ“ž(202) 638-2535