If there is a before school program that they can be transported to instead and they can provide transportation to school…

First, services must be reasonable and necessary to assist students experiencing homelessness to take advantage of educational opportunities. (So the cost would be a factor for reasonable)
(ESEA Section 1113(c)(3)(A); 2 CFR § 200.403(a))

Second, Title I, Part A Homeless Set Aside funds must be used only as a last resort when funds or services…[Read more]

Welcome to both of you! You will love this work! Connect with your Regional Grant Coordinator. They are an invaluable resource you will find their information on the MDE page: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/school-performance-supports/educational-supports/programs/mckinney-vento-homeless. You will also find a lot of resources on this page…[Read more]

What do you do for the other students, would be my first questions. The supports for McKinney Vento students are for above and beyond what the housed peers are receiving. Most districts purchase insurance for all the Chromebooks at the time of purchase. So this one brings up many questions. I would suggest working with your Grant Coordinator…[Read more]

We have to look at what is reasonable, allocable, and necessary (all 3) to remove the barriers to education. Work with your Grant Coordinator for more support around this one. Irma Lopez-Barajas

Eligibility is about the student, therefore if a student is lacking a fixed, regular, or/and adequate nighttime residence he would qualify, including in the split custody situation. Irma Lopez-Barajas

Hi Jamily, McKinney Vento, ARP, and Title I, Part A are designated for McKinney Vento eligible students Only. Now Section 31a, Section 31o, Title I (Not Part A, set-aside) Title IV, General Funds, etc. may be used for both. Irma Lopez-Barajas, MDE MV Education Consultant

Love you Karen!