McKinney-vento homeless education services
If your family is experiencing housing instability or homelessness, please contact our McKinney-Vento Coordinator for confidential assistance.
ACE Prep McKinney-Vento Coordinator
Melvin Tillman
mtillman@aceprepacademy.org
(317) 744-9847
SCHOLAR RIGHTS
- Homeless students may attend their school of origin or the school where they are temporarily residing
- Homeless students must be provided a written statement of their rights when they enroll and at least two times per year
- Homeless students may enroll without school, medical, or similar records
- Homeless students have a right to transportation to school
- Students must be provided a statement explaining why they are denied any service or enrollment
- Students must receive services, such as transportation, while disputes are being settled
- Students are automatically eligible for Title I services
- School districts must reserve a portion of Title IA funds to serve homeless students
- School districts must review and revise policies that provide barriers to homeless students
- Schools must post information in the community regarding the rights of homeless students, in schools and other places that homeless families may frequent
- School districts must identify a McKinney-Vento Liaison to assist students
RESOURCES
SCHOLARS SERVED
Scholars Served (2025-2026): 6 Scholars
IDOE Homeless Education State Coordinator
Chari Jones
McKinneyVentoPOC@doe.in.gov
(317) 232-0957