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Homeless School Liaisons

Click here for a list of homeless liaisons in school districts across the NE CoC
The Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program's major responsibility is to implement the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. Homeless children and unaccompanied youth must have access to public school educational programs and services that allow them to meet the same challenging state academic standards to which all students are held.

The Role of the Homeless Liaisons in the Schools


  • Identify and immediately enroll any homeless child or youth (preschool to grade 12)  even without academic or medical records.
  • Continue children or youths in their "school of origin" for the duration of their homelessness.
  • Inform parents/guardians of the educational rights of their children.
  • Provide transportation, at the request of the parent, to the school of origin.
  • Ensure no barriers exist (for example, residency requirements, lack of transportation or school fees) for full educational participation.
  • Develop partnerships with community agencies to identify and assist with basic services for homeless families, children, and youth.
  • Ensure homeless students are not segregated or stigmatized.

Resources for Homeless Liaisons 

ESSA Overview McKinney-Vento Act 2016-2017
ESSA and Fostering Connections
McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison Powerpoint
Homeless Flag: Definition and Outcomes
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