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Emporia schools’ homeless liaison details McKinney‑Vento rights and local supports
Summary
Emporia Public Schools’ homeless liaison explained McKinney‑Vento responsibilities, said the district typically identifies 50–65 students a year as homeless, outlined signs staff should watch for and described supports such as the Spartan Stop pantry.
Heather Wagner, Emporia Public Schools’ homeless liaison, outlined district responsibilities under the McKinney‑Vento Homeless Assistance Act and described local services for students without stable housing.
"McKinney Vento is the federal guideline that requires all school districts to have a homeless liaison to help identify and serve homeless students," Wagner said, adding that Emporia typically identifies between 50 and 65 students each year as homeless. She defined homeless students as those who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence and listed examples such…
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