Title X Part C, Homeless Children and Youth

The Education for Homeless Children and Youth program was enacted in 1987 as Title VII Subtitle B of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. More recently, the legislation of the NCLB Behind Act of 2001 reauthorized the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act's Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program. The intent of this legislation is to ensure that all children and youth impacted by the loss of fixed, regular and adequate housing receive a quality education.

This Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued for the purpose of soliciting proposals from local education agencies (districts) for the development and/or continuation of programs which meet the needs of homeless children and youth and the requirements of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (MV Act). Three funding tiers are available. Grants will be awarded to local education agencies that meet the requirements of the MV Act and the specifications outlined in the RFP. A non-binding intent to apply notification is required by April 5, 2013.

McKinney-Vento Act 2001 - Education for Homeless Children and Youth

Through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvement Act of 2001, this program provides technical assistance and competitive funds for districts to provide supplemental services for children whose families are homeless.

• NH Homeless Education Dispute Resolution Process
• NH Homeless Education State Plan
• USDE Non-Regulatory McKinney-Vento Guidance 2004

All NH Districts must comply with the local education agency (LEA) requirements of the McKinney-Vento Act, whether or not they receive McKinny-Vento sub-grant funds.

• New Hampshire Homeless Education General Brochure
• New Hampshire Homeless Education Liaison and Providers Brochure
• New Hampshire Homeless Education Youth Brochure
• Local Education Agency Monitoring Document
• Checklist for Local Education Agencies (LEA) Services to Children and Youth In Homeless Situations
• Flowchart to Identify Homeless Students
• Helpful Information and Resources on Education of Homeless Children and Youth
• List of Local Homeless Education Liaisons
• NH Coalition to End Homelessness, the Coalition conducts homeless education and advocacy throughout New Hampshire
• Planning Guide for Local Educational Agency (LEA) Services to Children and Youth in Homeless Situations
• 2012 Glimpse of Unaccompanied homeless youth and young adults in New Hampshire
• Title I 2011-2012 Setaside Funds for Homeless Children and Youth - Charts analyzing trends between Title I funds and the required setaside (reservation of funds) for Homeless Students.

The New Hampshire Homeless Teen Task Force Information

Proficiency Reports - This link connects to charts that demonstrate data reports assembled through the Performance Plus program. They represent the academic proficiency levels of homeless students in New Hampshire on two assessments: The New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) and the Northwest Evaluation Assessment (NWEA).

Home for Hope connects providers, educators, and families and youth to New Hampshire statewide homeless support resources.

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