5055HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH
In accordance with federal law, it is the policy of the [Meriden Public Schools] Board of Education (the “Board”) to prohibit discrimination against, segregation of, or stigmatization of, homeless children and youth. The Board authorizes the Administration to establish regulations setting forth procedures necessary to implement the requirements of law with respect to homeless children and youth. In the event of conflict between federal and/or state law and these administrative regulations, the provisions of law shall control.
Legal References:
State Law:
Connecticut General Statutes § 10-186 Duties of local and regional boards of education re school attendance. Hearings. Appeals to state board. Establishment of hearing board. Readmission. Transfers.
Connecticut General Statutes § 10-253 School privileges for children in certain placements, non-resident children and children in temporary shelters, homeless children and children in juvenile residential centers. Liaison to facilitate transitions between school districts and juvenile and criminal justice systems.
Federal Law:
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 11431 et seq., as amended by Every Student Succeeds Act, Pub. L. 114-95.
Adopted: December 18, 2018
Amended: November 19, 2019
Amended: January 7, 2025
Cross reference:
Policy 5050, Non-Resident - Students
Approved: 1/7/2025
Previous Policy Number:
Approved 11/19/2019
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