Mesquite ISD

The Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and Texas State Law protect the rights of homeless children and youth to receive a free and appropriate public education. Our staff of McKinney-Vento social workers and campus liaisons coordinates to provide technical assistance and supportive services to all MISD children and families identified as homeless.

Services:

• Provide immediate enrollment to children and youth who meet the criteria as homeless, as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act
• Assistance in obtaining the required school vaccinations
• Support in obtaining medical, dental, and mental health services
• Assistance to students participating in extra-curricular activities such as athletics, band, theater, etc.
• Provide McKinney-Vento training to shelters, community organizations, and district personnel
• Provide school uniforms to identified children and youth
• Immediately enroll children and youth in the National School Lunch Program to receive free breakfast and lunch
• Collaborate with community organizations to provide additional resources such as food, shelter, and outside school support