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Presenters brief council on McKinney‑Vento rights after county identifies more than 6,000 homeless students

5928513 · March 19, 2025
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Special populations consultant Sabrina Rudy and Wayne Westland Schools McKinney‑Vento liaison Amanda Fonnen told council the county has identified 6,000+ students experiencing homelessness and urged use of local resources, including a family resource center, transportation assistance and school liaisons.

Sabrina Rudy, a special populations consultant with Wayne RISE, and Amanda Fonnen, McKinney‑Vento liaison and supervisor of social and emotional learning at Wayne Westland Community Schools, presented an overview of the federal McKinney‑Vento Homeless Assistance Act and local resources for students experiencing homelessness.

Rudy told council that Wayne County has identified over 6,000 students who experienced homelessness;…

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