McKinney-Vento

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance

The McKinney-Vento Act protects the educational rights of students experiencing homelessness, including those who:

• Are not living with a parent/guardian
• Are doubled up with friends or family due to loss of housing
• Are living in a hotel/motel, shelter, or transitional housing
• Are living in a car, campground, or other place not meant for housing
• Lack school records

Rights guaranteed to these students:

• Immediate enrollment, even without normal paperwork
• Choice to stay in their school of origin or attend school where they currently live
• Transportation to their school of origin, if feasible
• Automatic eligibility for school nutrition services
• Services comparable to housed classmates (no segregation)

Pilot Point ISD is committed to supporting these families with dignity and respect during a time of transition. Residency surveys are available at every campus and online.

Contact our McKinney-Vento Liaison:
Jaren Mercer | 940-686-8700 | jmercer@pilotpointisd.com

Additional Resources:

• TEA Homeless Education Resources
• Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth (TEHCY)
• Community Resources Map
• McKinney-Vento Board Policy (FDC Local)
• Region 11 Coordinator: Lesley Cathey | lcathey@esc11.net | 817-740-7748