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Connecticut: Memorandum from the Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families (DCF)
This memorandum clarifies which children in Connecticut DCF custody qualify for services under the McKinney-Vento Act
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Maine Education Bill 257
This Maine state law, formally entitled An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force To Engage Maine's Youth Regarding Successful School Completion, gives homeless students, students in foster care, and other students experiencing educational disruption, the opportunity to earn a diploma from the State Education Commissioner. Students are still required to demostrate proficiency according to state standards, but are given the opportunity to earn a diploma outside of a school district's standard procedures.
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Massachusetts Homeless Education Advisory 2004 - 9: Children and Youth in State Care or Custody
This advisory of the Massachusetts Department of Education provides guidance to local school districts and social service providers as they implement the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act regarding the identification, enrollment, attendance, and success in school of children and youth who are awaiting foster care placement.
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Serving the Educational Needs of The Child/Youth in DCS Custody
This policy, established by the State of Tennessee Department of Children's Services, details state guidelines for educating children and youth in state custody. It includes children and youth that are eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act due to the emergency or temporary nature of their placements.
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