1. http://www.doe.in.gov/alted/homelesslinkpg.html MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT

2. ORIGINS Stewart B. McKinney Education for Homeless Children and Youth Act (1987) Reauthorized in 2001 Part of No Child Left Behind

3. NEED Challenges to providing education to homeless students is growing Over 1.35 million children experience homelessness each year Indiana- over 29,000 children experience homelessness each year 63% of homeless parents have experienced domestic violence Highly mobile

4. WHY? 50% of Homeless Children were not Attending School Success in School Remove Barriers to Education

5. BARRIERS Proof of Residency Past Medical, School, or Other Records Transportation Lack of Legal Guardianship

6. ADDITIONS More Rights for Homeless Children and their Families More Responsibility on State Agencies (Boards of Education) More Responsibilities on Local Educational Agencies (School Corporations) More Funding to Help Remove Barriers to school