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Board hears rising count of students experiencing homelessness; trustees press for housing partnerships
Summary
Superintendent reported the district had identified 3,182 students as homeless and described services provided under McKinney-Vento; board members and public callers urged the district to pursue partnerships, explore use of vacant properties and confirm whether federal hotel-placement options are being used.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District said on Feb. 11 that staff have identified 3,182 students as experiencing homelessness and described the services the district offers under the McKinney‑Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
Why it matters: Board members and public speakers said the number is large and rising, and several called on the district to move beyond casework to partner with the city and nonprofits on housing solutions for families and students.
District description of services and constraints Superintendent Nikolai Vitti told the board the district has increased its homeless‑student identification and has staff and liaisons at every school to help families access services. “Today, we've now identified…
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