Homeless Education Program
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento Act) (42 U. S. C. § 11431-11435) is federal legislation that requires all local educational agencies (LEAs) to ensure children and youth experiencing homelessness have their educational rights and protections and have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including public preschools, as provided to other children and youth. The McKinney-Vento Act defines LEAs as public school districts, direct-funded and locally funded charter schools, and county offices of education. The McKinney-Vinto Act also authorizes the funding for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program.
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Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA)
CWA is a specialized student support service that covers compliance with compulsory education laws, student admission and enrollment procedures, student discipline procedures, transfers to alternative programs, and school climate and safety. CWA combines the knowledge and skill of counseling with knowledge of education and the law to resolve complicated situations involving school choice, student discipline, campus safety, and programs for high-risk youth.
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Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP)
FYSCP provides support services to foster children who suffer the traumatic effects of displacement from family, school, and multiple placements in foster care. FYSCP has the ability and authority to ensure that health and school records are obtained to establish appropriate placements and coordinate instructions, counseling, tutoring, mentoring, vocational training, emancipation services, training for independent living, and other related services. FYSCP increases the stability of placements for foster children and youth. These services are designed to improve the children's educational performance and personal achievement, directly benefiting them as well as providing long-range cost savings to the state.
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