The Metropolitan Education Commission
The Metropolitan Education Commission (MEC), established in 1989, is composed of 34 citizen commissioners who advise, make recommendations, and serve as advocates in all areas as they affect the educational welfare of Tucson and Pima County. 

Youth On Their Own - YOTO

Community Food Bank

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

Tucson Youth Development, Inc.  / ACE Charter High School Homeless Policy

ACE Charter High School will, per Title X, Part C McKinney-Vento HOMELESS Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2001, minimally remove barriers to immediate enrollment delays caused by lack of documents, information or proof of immunization and medical records, residency requirements, birth certificates, school records, guardianship issues or dress code requirements and transportation of homeless students. 

ALL homeless youth will have access to and participate in all instructional and non-instruction services provided to other students at ACE Charter High School.

In addition:

Parents or guardians of homeless youth will be informed of the educational and related opportunities to participate in the education of their children. 

Public notice of the educational rights of homeless children will be disseminated where such youth receive service:  ACE Charter High School and Tucson Youth Development