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MMSD updates homeless education policy to align with McKinney‑Vento; clarifies transportation and unaccompanied youth rights
Summary
District staff presented a revised Homeless Education Policy (4406) at the May 22 workshop, saying the changes update the district to the 2015 McKinney‑Vento provisions, clarify definitions and expand protections for unaccompanied youth and transportation through the school year.
District staff presented a revised Homeless Education Policy (4406) at the May 22 workshop, saying the changes update the district to the 2015 McKinney‑Vento provisions, clarify definitions and expand protections for unaccompanied youth and transportation through the school year.
Cindy (staff member) told the board the policy was updated because "the McKinney Vento law under ESSA changed in 02/2015. And so we, need to update this. We've been asked by DPI, and we need to update this to align to, the McKinney Vento act." She said the district worked with DPI and received review and feedback.
Why it matters: The McKinney‑Vento Act defines enrollment, transportation and dispute‑resolution rights for students experiencing homelessness. Staff said the revised policy removes outdated language (for example, references to "awaiting…
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