McKinney-Vento Homeless Education
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requires that all schools provide students in transition with immediate access to an education, even if the child lacks school records, a birth certificate, medical/immunizations documents, or proof of residency. The Wichita Public Schools has a strong commitment to ensure that all homeless children and youth receive a meaningful opportunity to enroll and attend all public schools in the district. The Wichita Public Schools McKinney-Vento Office acts as a resource for homeless families and school personnel facing questions or assistance related to homeless children and youth so they can overcome obstacles and barriers.
McKinney-Vento Services
Families are temporarily:
- doubled up living with a friend or relative
- staying in a motel or hotel
- living in an emergency, transitional or domestic violence shelter
- living in a car, public place, abandoned building or campground
Unaccompanied youth without parent or guardian support and who do not have a home may also qualify for the program.
Your children have the right to:
- Attend school without any documentation. They must be given access to the same public education provided to other students, including pre-school children.
- Continue in their school of origin before they became homeless or their school of residence. If a school sends your child to a school other than the one you request, contact the McKinney-Vento office for assistance.
- Enroll in school without giving a permanent address. Schools cannot require proof of residency that might prevent or delay school enrollment if you qualify for the McKinney-Vento program.
- Receive transportation to school if they qualify for McKinney-Vento. Student must live 2.5 miles away. A transportation request must be made through the McKinney-Vento Office.
- Attend school and participate in school programs with children who are not homeless. Children cannot be separated from the regular school program because they are homeless.
- Receive comparable services provided to other USD 259 students.
Contact Us
Denise Lawson
McKinney-Vento
Liaison
Office: 316-973-4670
Eva Maldonado
McKinney-Vento
Administrative Assistant
Office: 316-973-4748
Office Address:
903 S. Edgemoor
Door 9, Room 418
Wichita, KS 67218
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm