For New Liaisons
What are Key Legal Requirements for McKinney-Vento Liaisons as Authorized under Every Student Succeeds Act?
- Every Student Succeeds Act
- Local educational agencies must designate an appropriate staff person, able to carry out the duties described in paragraph (6)(A), who may also be a coordinator for other Federal programs, as the LEA liaison for homeless children and youths 42 USC §11432(g)(1)(J)(ii).
- State and the local educational agencies in the State will adopt policies and practices to ensure participation by liaisons described in clause (ii) in professional development and other technical assistance activities … as determined appropriate by the Office of the Coordinator 42 USC §11432(g)(1)(J)(iv).
- State coordinators and local educational agencies shall inform school personnel, service providers, advocates working with homeless families, parents and guardians of homeless children and youths, and homeless children and youths of the duties of the local educational agency liaisons, and publish an annually updated list of the liaisons on the State educational agency’s website 42 USC §11432(g)(6)(B).
If the district is currently hiring for a McKinney-Vento Liaison or exploring who at the district will be assuming these roles and responsibilities, please consider the following Guidelines for Designating LEA-Level and Building-Level McKinney-Vento Liaisons
Determining McKinney-Vento Eligibility
Children and youth experiencing homelessness must be identified by school personnel through outreach and coordination with other entities and agencies [42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(6)(A)(i)].
Monthly McKinney-Vento Updates for Liaisons
Liaison Resources
Dispute Resolutions and Appeals
Mediation Resources
To find out if mediation services are available in your community, check with your local City and County Government Offices. Additional mediation resources may be available at the Mediation Association of Colorado.
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