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Guidance & Procedures for McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaisons

Local educational agencies (LEAs) or school districts are instrumental in ensuring that the rights and services guaranteed in the McKinney-Vento Act are implemented throughout the school district. All LEAs must follow the requirements of the McKinney-Vento Act, whether they have a McKinney-Vento subgrant.

The local liaison is the key to ensuring homeless children and youths receive the services they need. Required in all LEAs regardless of subgrant status, the liaison is the primary contact between homeless families, school and LEA staff, shelter workers, and other service providers.

Our office has created guidance documents and sample forms for use by liaisons. The forms may be adapted for use at your LEA. Please check back frequently for additions and revisions.

Local Educational Agency Liaison Duties

Additional Resources

  • National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)

    • Homeless Liaison Responsibilities (Liaison Toolkit)

  • SchoolHouse Connection

    • Local Educational Agency Liaison Duties Under the McKinney-Vento Act

    • Assessing the Capacity of LEA McKinney-Vento Liaisons for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

 

ADE Guidance and Sample Forms

  • ADE Homeless Education Program Dispute Resolution LEA vs. LEA

    • This form is for LEA McKinney-Vento Liaisons.  

  • ADE Homeless Education Program Dispute Resolution Procedure (Student/Family vs. LEA)

    • This form shall used AFTER the appeal process has been completed and a determination has been made at the LEA (school district/charter) level. If you have not filed an appeal with the LEA (school district/charter), you must request that first. Please contact your Homeless Liaison to obtain assistance. Click here for a list of homeless liaisons.

Additional Resources

  • National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)

    • Dispute Resolution McKinney-Vento Law Into Practice Brief Series

    • Dispute Resolution (Liasion Toolkit)

ADE Guidance and Sample Forms

  • ADE Identification Procedure Sample
  • ADE Identification & Eligibility Interview Questions & Checklist

  • ADE Rights of Homeless Students English Sample

  • ADE Written Notice of Eligibility & School Placement Determination Sample

Additional Resources

  • National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)

    • Identifying Children and Youth in Homeless Situations- Law into Practice Brief

    • How to Identify Homeless Students in Doubled Up Situations

    • Confirming Eligibility for McKinney Vento Rights and Services

    • Common Signs of Homelessness

  • SchoolHouse Connection

    • Public Service Announcements: Raising Awareness and Reaching Families and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

ADE Guidance and Sample Forms

  • ADE Student Residency Questionnaire Sample Form

  • ADE Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit Sample Form

  • ADE Best Interest Determination (BID) Sample Form

  • ADE McKinney-Vento Attendance Procedure Sample

  • ADE Best Practice for 10 Day Unexcused Absences Drop from Enrollment

  • ADE Immunizations for Homeless Students Education of Homeless Children and Youth

Additional Resources

  • National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)

    • Determining Eligibility for McKinney Vento Rights & Service-Best Practice Brief

    • Enrolling Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness in School- Law in Practice

    • Guiding the Discussion on School Selection- Best Practice Brief

  • SchoolHouse Connection

    • Removing Barriers to Online Enrollment for Students Experiencing Homelessness

Public Notice Poster for Parents-English

Public Notice Poster for Parents-Spanish

 

ADE Guidance and Sample Forms

  • ADE Transportation Best Practice Guidance Document

  • ADE Transportation Request Sample Form

  • ADE Transportation Agreement Sample Form

  • ADE Bus Pass Agreement Sample Form

  • ADE Transportation Non-Usage Notification Letter Samples

    • 3rd Occurrence Letter Sample

    • 5th Occurrence Letter Sample

    • 10th Occurrence Letter Sample

Additional Resources

  • National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)

    • Transporting Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness-Law into Practice Brief

    • Transportation for Homeless Children and Youth: Strategies for Rural School Districts

  • PESD #1 MV Shared Bus Request Form

  • PESD #1 Transportation Bus Rules

  • PESD #1 Transportation Contract

ADE Guidance and Sample Forms

  • ADE Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit Sample 

Additional Resources

  • National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)

    • Supporting the Education of Unaccompanied Homeless Students-Law into Practice Brief

    • Unaccompanied Youth Eligibility Flow Chart

    • Increasing Access to Higher Education for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth: Information for Colleges and Universities Brief

  • SchoolHouse Connection

    • Unaccompanied Youth Law, Policy, Funding & Resources

    • Homeless status verification letter for student for FAFSA

    • Help Homeless Youth Access Housing and Pursue Education

ADE Guidance and Sample Forms

  • ADE Consent to Release of Information (ROI) Sample

  • ADE End of Year Notification Letter Sample

  • ADE Mandatory Homeless Liaison Training Presentation 2023

  • McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act - Allowable Use of Funds

  • Arizona Guidance on Title I, Part A Education of Homeless Children and Youth

  • Arizona Department of Child Safety-Duty to Report Child Abuse

Additional Resources

  • NCHE Law into Practice Brief - Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness under Title 1, Part A

  • NCHE Law into Practice Brief - Navigating the Intersections of the McKinney Vento Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

 

 

ADE Guidance and Sample Forms

  • ADE Early Childhood Education Website

Additional Resources

  • National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)

    • Early Care and Education for Young Children Experiencing Homelessness- Best Practice Brief

    • Preschool and the McKinney Vento Act (NAEHCY)

  • SchoolHouse Connection

    • SchoolHouse Connection- Overcoming Homelessness Through Education

    • Preschool to Prevent Homelessness: Research, Rights, and Resources

    • “Preschool” Under the McKinney-Vento Act

 

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  • Rita Rodriguez, State Homeless Education Program Coordinator
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