FAMILIES IN TRANSITION (FIT) LIAISONMcKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act The Law – Reauthorized in 2001

Required local liaisons in all LEAs Educational Rights of Homeless Children and Youth:

Immediate enrollment Access to the same public education provided to all

students Continue enrollment in school of origin Receive transportation to school of origin Automatic enrollment in Free & Reduced Lunch

Program and Title I services Challenge decision on school selection (dispute

process)

District FIT Liaison Roles & Responsibilities

Provide academic advocacy Work with families to assist

with enrollment, transportation and academic support

Inform families of their rights under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

Collaborate with WORD to identify families that qualify for services

Determine and verify eligibility

District FIT LiaisonRoles & Responsibilities

Educate district administrators and staff on McKinney-Vento

Train FRC and FIT Coordinators on the provisions of the McKinney-Vento Act

Distribute necessary information and materials to buildings to provide to families:

Brochures Posters Booklets

District FIT Liaison Roles & Responsibilities

Work closely with principals when extenuating circumstances arise

Assist with writing enrollment decision letters when it’s determined a family is not eligible for McKinney-Vento

Facilitate the dispute resolution process Work closely with OPI to address

questions that arise due to unique circumstances

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