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Resources

McKinney-Vento is the primary piece of federal legislation dealing with the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness in U.S. public schools. It was reauthorized as Title X, Part C, of the No Child Left Behind Act in January 2002. To read the full McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, click here

District Self Assessment Tool
Education of Homeless Children & Youth: The Guide to Their Rights (2011)
FERPA Fact Sheet
Financial Aid for Homeless Youth
Guidance on awaiting foster care placement
Homeless Liaison Starter Kit
Homeless Student Athletes
Homeless Student Identification Form
Immigration and Schools
LEA Reporting Guidance for Homeless Students 5/13/08
McKinney-Vento Title I Info.
Michigan Homeless Dispute Resolution Procedure - 2/14/08
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Regional Grant Coverage Map
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Unaccompanied Youth

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Homeless Issues
MDE Homeless Presentation at 2010 Michigan Career Conference
Mark Delorey's Special Populations & Federal Financial Aid
Title I/Homeless Resources

website resources

Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
http://www.mihomeless.org/

Michigan State Homeless Education
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-5229-53390--,00.html

National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
http://www.naehcy.org/

National Center for Homeless Education
http://www.serve.org/nche/

National Law Center for Homelessness and Poverty
http://www.nlchp.org/