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Hamilton County Schools, City of Chattanooga approve interlocal agreement to support students experiencing homelessness
Summary
The school board approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Chattanooga to pilot an 18‑month initiative that uses Title I set‑aside funds and partner resources to move students and families into housing; board members pressed for clearer funding and service details.
The Hamilton County Schools Board approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Chattanooga to participate in an 18‑month pilot aimed at placing school‑age students and their families into stable housing.
Dr. Stewart, deputy superintendent, told the board the district will use Title I set‑aside funds to support the initiative. “It’s being funded through our Title I set aside,” he said, and the district has earmarked $250,000 within a $15,000,000 Title I budget; the board was told $150,000 of that amount is allocated for the pilot. The initiative was described as a collaboration among the school district, the city of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, and the local homeless coalition.
Board members pressed…
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