Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program Grant

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Funding Source: Federal

Grant Program Name: Education for Homeless Children and Youth

Application Deadline: To be determined.

Application Information: Availability of application is announced to schools by Penn*Link and available at the PA Homeless Children's Initiative website.

Other Current Information:

Program Description

Designed to minimize the disruption in the educational lives of homeless students.
Supports the Local Education Agency efforts to revise local policies and practices in place that serve as barriers to the enrollment and success in school of children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Requires each funded site to include the following program components:

Designate a homeless education liaison to coordinate services between the school, shelter and community agencies;

Develop and implement a local tracking component;

Develop or revise a procedure for the prompt resolution of disputes regarding enrollment and placement of homeless students;
Address the educational barriers outlined in PA's Education of Homeless Children and Youth State Plan.

Restrictions on Funding

Funds are restricted to the coordination and delivery of educational services that will ensure enrollment and success in school for children and youth experiencing homelessness.

Eligible Entities and/or Partners

School districts, consortia of districts or intermediate units with a significant homeless population (a minimum of 200 homeless children). There are eight geographic regions in Pennsylvania.

Method of Distribution

Competitive grant application

PDE Bureau/Agency Responsible:
Bureau of Community and Student Services
Division of Student Services and Migrant Education
Telephone Number: 717-783-6468
TTY: 717-783-8445