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Fresno subcommittee presses for city–district data-sharing, cites student homelessness on campuses
Summary
City and school leaders described student and family homelessness across Fresno-area districts, discussed short-term supports and coordination, and directed city staff to consult the city attorney about drafting a data‑sharing MOU with districts.
At a joint meeting of the Fresno City School Liaison Subcommittee on Aug. 4, council members and school trustees described continuing student and family homelessness across the city and asked staff to explore a formal data‑sharing agreement to improve planning and service coordination.
Members said districts are serving families experiencing homelessness through social workers, counselors and targeted housing investments but that gaps remain. Trustee Wilma Hashimoto (Clovis Unified) told the committee the district partners with the Fresno County Foster Care Network Improvement Community and runs on‑site social work supports; Trustee Yang (Sanger Unified) said her district identified “approximately 192 students” under the McKinney‑Vento…
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