JFABD - Education of Homeless Students
Book: J
Section: Students
Title: Admission of Homeless Students
Code: JFABD
Status: Active
Adopted: November 21, 2023
EDUCATION OF HOMELESS STUDENTS
Portland Public Schools recognizes its statutory obligation to provide a free public education to children and youth who are homeless. Students who are experiencing homelessness will not be segregated or stigmatized on the basis of their homelessness. In cooperation with other school units, Portland Public Schools will provide students who are experiencing homelessness with suitable programs that assure equal access to education. Such education shall be provided according to the best interests of the student who is experiencing homelessness, meaning that, to the extent feasible, the student’s education shall continue in the school the student last attended before becoming homeless, unless doing so is contrary to the wishes of the student’s parents or guardian.
Portland Public Schools shall file with the Maine Department of Education, as part of its annual Title I Plan, a description of services that will be provided to children who are experiencing homelessness. The Superintendent will designate a Liaison for Homeless Children and Youth who will coordinate the school unit’s services for students who are experiencing homelessness. The Liaison will be responsible for identifying and enrolling students who are experiencing homelessness so they receive the educational services for which they are eligible.
The Superintendent is authorized to develop and implement any administrative procedures necessary to carry out this policy, consistent with applicable statutes and regulations.
Legal Reference: 42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq. (The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act)
20-A M.R.S.A. §§ 13-A, 261 and 5205
Me. Dept. of Educ. Rule Ch. 14
Adopted: January 3, 2007
Revised: November 21, 2023
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