Medora CommunitySchool Corporation

Medora Community School Corporation is committed to ensuring educational stability and access for students experiencing homelessness, as required under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

A student may qualify for services if they lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes, but is not limited to, students who are:

• Sharing housing due to loss of housing or economic hardship
• Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or campgrounds
• Living in shelters or transitional housing
• Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, or similar settings
• Living with others due to loss of housing
• Migratory children living in any of the above circumstances

Rights of Students Experiencing Homelessness

Students identified as homeless under McKinney-Vento have the right to:

• Immediate enrollment in school, even if records normally required for enrollment are missing (such as proof of residency, immunization records, or birth certificates)
• Remain in their school of origin, if it is in the student’s best interest
• Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if requested
• Access the same educational services as other students, including special education, English learner services, gifted programs, extracurricular activities, and school meals
• Receive free school meals
• Participate fully in school activities and programs
• Receive assistance with school supplies and referrals to community services, when available
•  Receive dispute resolution assistance if there is a disagreement regarding eligibility, enrollment, or school placement

District McKinney-Vento Liaison The McKinney-Vento Liaison is responsible for identifying eligible students, ensuring enrollment and access to services, and connecting families with resources.

District McKinney-Vento Liaison: Leah Young School Counselor Medora Community School Corporation 📞 Phone: 812-966-2201 📧 Email: [email protected]

Indiana Department of Education – McKinney-Vento Program

For additional information about student rights and state guidance, visit the Indiana Department of Education McKinney-Vento Program:

🔗 https://www.in.gov/doe/students/homeless/

State McKinney-Vento Coordinator:
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Directory of State and Federal Resources

Families and students may benefit from the following resources:

State Resources

• Indiana Department of Education – McKinney-Vento Program
  

  https://www.in.gov/doe/students/homeless/

• Indiana 211 (Housing, food, healthcare, and utility assistance)

  Dial 2-1-1 or visit https://in211.communityos.org

Federal Resources

• U.S. Department of Education – Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY)
  

  https://www.ed.gov/homelessness

• National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)

  https://nche.ed.gov

Relevant Newsletters and Bulletins

Families and staff can stay informed through the following McKinney-Vento resources:

• IDOE McKinney-Vento Updates and Guidance
  

  https://www.in.gov/doe/students/homeless/

• National Center for Homeless Education Briefs and Toolkits

  https://nche.ed.gov/resources

Questions or Need Help?

If you believe a student may qualify for McKinney-Vento services or need assistance, please contact the District McKinney-Vento Liaison. All information is handled confidentially.

Attention Parents/Guardians,
Please complete the following questionnaire and return it to Ms. Young or Mrs. Hunt at the beginning of each school year (or as your housing status changes).
McKinney-Vento Housing Questionnaire
For more information about McKinney-Vento at Medora Community Schools, please review the attached file below or speak to Leah Young!
McKinney-Vento Information