School Unit Responsibilities Regarding Homeless Children and Youth

INFORMATIONAL LETTER: 21
POLICY CODE: JLG

TO: Superintendents of Schools
FROM: Susan A. Gendron, Commissioner
DATE: September 26, 2008
RE: School Unit Responsibilities Regarding Homeless Children and Youth

The enclosed packet of information was developed to help local school administrative units provide access and continuity of educational services for children and youth experiencing homelessness, under the stipulations of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

Previously, in Informational Letter #11 (September 8, 2008) you received the dates and locations of training for designated local homeless liaisons. This training provides the units with necessary knowledge of the federal requirements and is an opportunity to get the training manual of resources.

For further information you may contact Homeless Education State Coordinator Shelley Reed at 207-624-6637 or email her at shelley.reed@maine.gov .