The Bloomfield School District provides services to students and families experiencing homelessness in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Act. The McKinney-Vento Act ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for homeless students.
The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless as: an individual who lacks a fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence. Any displaced child or youth who is residing temporarily with family or friends due to economic hardship or loss of housing; or is living in a shelter, motel or campgrounds; or is couch surfing.
Children and youth in transition who fit the McKinney-Vento definition have certain rights, including:
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Immediate enrollment, even if they lack the documents needed at the time of enrollment.
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Free meals and textbooks.
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Assist with retrieval of immunization records and birth certificates.
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Transportation to and from the school of origin.
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Referrals to community resources (i.e., counseling, medical, dental and mental health referrals).
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FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) verification letters.
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Participation in before- and after-school programs.
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School uniforms and school supplies.
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Cap and gowns for graduating seniors.
McKinney-Vento Act Contacts
Deepali Jani -- djani@doe.in.gov
Indiana Department of Education, McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Coordinator
Crane, Christina -- cfcrane@bsd.k12.in.us
Bloomfield School District, McKinney-Vento Liaison