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Auburn School Committee approves first reading of homelessness policy and related regulations
Summary
The Auburn School Committee on Jan. 8 approved a first reading of a revised district policy and accompanying regulations on students experiencing homelessness, aligning district language with federal McKinney‑Vento references and prompting discussion about definitions and mandated‑reporter procedures.
Auburn — The Auburn School Committee voted Jan. 8 to approve for first reading a revised district policy, AUBJFABD, titled Education of Students Experiencing Homelessness, and its companion regulations (AUBJFABD R). The motions carried with unanimous voice approval after brief discussion of terminology and mandated‑reporting responsibilities.
The changes presented to the committee revised language throughout the policy to use the phrase “students experiencing homelessness” rather than “homeless students,” and updated the legal reference section to cite the McKinney‑Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Committee members said the edits improve clarity and align local documents…
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