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Determining Eligibility and Identification

The McKinney-Vento Act requires local liaisons to ensure that information about the educational rights of homeless children and youth is posted:a) In the school district’s main officeb) In all schools within the school districtc) In all schools within the school district and other places

where homeless children and youth receive services, such as in shelters and soup kitchens

d) On the corner of every major four-way intersection with the school district’s boundaries

The McKinney-Vento Act requires local liaisons to ensure that information about the educational rights of homeless children and youth is posted:a) In the school district’s main officeb) In all schools within the school districtc) In all schools within the school district and other places

where homeless children and youth receive services, such as in shelters and soup kitchens

d) On the corner of every major four-way intersection with the school district’s boundaries

True of False?: A child or youth who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence is considered homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act.a) Trueb) False

True of False?: A child or youth who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence is considered homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act.a) Trueb) False

True of False?: All shared living arrangements (all doubled-up) are automatically considered homeless under the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless.a) Trueb) False

True of False?: All shared living arrangements (all doubled-up) are automatically considered homeless under the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: Children living in transitional housing qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Acta) Trueb) False

True or False?: Children living in transitional housing qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Acta) Trueb) False

True or False?: All migrant students qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act, regardless of their living arrangements.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: All migrant students qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act, regardless of their living arrangements.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: All unaccompanied youth qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act, regardless of their living arrangements.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: All unaccompanied youth qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act, regardless of their living arrangements.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: Substandard housing is not considered a homeless living arrangement under the McKinney-Vento Act.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: Substandard housing is not considered a homeless living arrangement under the McKinney-Vento Act.a) Trueb) False

When deciding whether a residence would be considered “substandard housing”:a) The local liaison should evaluate whether the child’s

housing situation falls short of community standards or is of lower quality than the law prescribes

b) The local liaison should consider factors such as whether there are health and safety concerns related to the housing and whether the housing meets state or local building codes

c) Both a and bd) None of the above

When deciding whether a residence would be considered “substandard housing”:a) The local liaison should evaluate whether the child’s

housing situation falls short of community standards or is of lower quality than the law prescribes

b) The local liaison should consider factors such as whether there are health and safety concerns related to the housing and whether the housing meets state or local building codes

c) Both a and bd) None of the above

True or False?: According to U.S. Department of Education Guidance, all children and youth displaced from their homes by a natural disaster are automatically considered eligible for McKinney-Vento services.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to U.S. Department of Education Guidance, all children and youth displaced from their homes by a natural disaster are automatically considered eligible for McKinney-Vento services.a) Trueb) False

School Selection

The school of origin is defined as:a) The school the child or youth attended when permanently

housedb) The school the child or youth attended in kindergartenc) The school closest to the nearest shelterd) The school recommended by the School Superintendent

The school of origin is defined as:a) The school the child or youth attended when permanently

housedb) The school the child or youth attended in kindergartenc) The school closest to the nearest shelterd) The school recommended by the School Superintendent

The school of origin is also defined as:a) The school the child or youth wants to attendb) The school the child or youth attended at the beginning of

the school yearc) The school the child or youth attended at the end of the

previous school yeard) The school in which the child of youth was last enrolled

The school of origin is also defined as:a) The school the child or youth wants to attendb) The school the child or youth attended at the beginning of

the school yearc) The school the child or youth attended at the end of the

previous school yeard) The school in which the child of youth was last enrolled

The local attendance area school (local school) is defined as:a) Any public school in the local school districtb) Any public school that nonhomeless students who live in

the attendance area in which the child is living are eligible to attend

c) Any public school the child or youth wants to attendd) None of the above

The local attendance area school (local school) is defined as:a) Any public school in the local school districtb) Any public school that nonhomeless students who live in

the attendance area in which the child is living are eligible to attend

c) Any public school the child or youth wants to attendd) None of the above

True or False?: It should be presumed automatically that it is always in the best interest of a homeless student to attend his/her school of origin.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: It should be presumed automatically that it is always in the best interest of a homeless student to attend his/her school of origin.a) Trueb) False

Which of the following is NOT included in the criteria to be considered when determining feasibility that the U.S. Department of Education lists in its July 2004 policy guidance?a) The age of the child or youthb) The student's need for special instructionc) The state’s pupil transportation policy on crossing district

linesd) The time remaining in the school year

Which of the following is NOT included in the criteria to be considered when determining feasibility that the U.S. Department of Education lists in its July 2004 policy guidance?a) The age of the child or youthb) The student's need for special instructionc) The state’s pupil transportation policy on crossing district

linesd) The time remaining in the school year.

Student A starts at point X and begins walking east towards his school of origin at 2 mph.

Student B starts at point Y and begins walking south towards the same school, also her school of origin, at 2.2 mph.

Who will reach the school of origin first?

Dispute Resolution

If the school district and parents disagree about which school is in the child’s best interest, the school district shoulda) Notify the parents in writing of its decisionb) Inform the parents of their right to appeal the school

district’s decisionc) Enroll the homeless student immediately in the requested

schoold) All of the above

If the school district and parents disagree about which school is in the child’s best interest, the school district shoulda) Notify the parents in writing of its decisionb) Inform the parents of their right to appeal the school

district’s decisionc) Enroll the homeless student immediately in the requested

schoold) All of the above

True or False?: According to the McKinney-Vento Act, every state must establish a process for the prompt resolution of disputes regarding the educational placement of homeless children and youths as part of its State McKinney-Vento Plan.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to the McKinney-Vento Act, every state must establish a process for the prompt resolution of disputes regarding the educational placement of homeless children and youths as part of its State McKinney-Vento Plan.a) Trueb) False

Enrollment

If a homeless student attempts to enroll, but is lacking documentation normally required, the school district should:a) Add the student to the enrollment roster, but quarantine

him/her in the school clinic until proof of immunizations is obtained

b) Enroll the student only after confirming the student’s immunizations by speaking with his/her family doctor

c) Enroll the student immediately and gather documentation to the best of their ability after enrollment has occurred

d) None of the above

If a homeless student attempts to enroll, but is lacking documentation normally required, the school district should:a) Add the student to the enrollment roster, but quarantine

him/her in the school clinic until proof of immunizations is obtained

b) Enroll the student only after confirming the student’s immunizations by speaking with his/her family doctor

c) Enroll the student immediately and gather documentation to the best of their ability after enrollment has occurred

d) None of the above

If a homeless unaccompanied youth attempts to enroll, but is lacking proof of guardianship, the school district should:a) Enroll the youth immediately, even though he/she is unable to

provide proof of guardianshipb) Allow a caregiver to enroll the youth, but only if able to provide

proof that he/she is in the process of seeking legal guardianship of the youth

c) Delay enrollment until the district is able to obtain written consent for enrollment from the youth’s parent or guardian

d) Delay enrollment until the youth is able to provide proof that he/she is seeking emancipation.

If a homeless unaccompanied youth attempts to enroll, but is lacking proof of guardianship, the school district should:a) Enroll the youth immediately, even though he/she is unable to

provide proof of guardianshipb) Allow a caregiver to enroll the youth, but only if able to provide

proof that he/she is in the process of seeking legal guardianship of the youth

c) Delay enrollment until the district is able to obtain written consent for enrollment from the youth’s parent or guardian

d) Delay enrollment until the youth is able to provide proof that he/she is seeking emancipation.

If seeking enrollment in a magnet school with enrollment criteria, a homeless student should be:a) Granted an exemption to meeting magnet school

enrollment criteriab) Evaluated against enrollment criteria “on a curve”c) Required to meet enrollment criteria to the extent that

housed students mustd) Wait-listed until he/she moves into permanent housing

If seeking enrollment in a magnet school with enrollment criteria, a homeless student should be:a) Granted an exemption to meeting magnet school

enrollment criteriab) Evaluated against enrollment criteria “on a curve”c) Required to meet enrollment criteria to the extent that

housed students mustd) Wait-listed until he/she moves into permanent housing

Transportation

If it is in a homeless student’s best interest to attend his/her school of origin:a) Transportation must be provided to the extent feasibleb) Transportation must be provided at the request of the

parent or guardianc) Transportation must be provided as long as this would not

violate any district or state transportation policiesd) Transportation does not need to be provided

If it is in a homeless student’s best interest to attend his/her school of origin:a) Transportation must be provided to the extent feasibleb) Transportation must be provided at the request of the

parent or guardianc) Transportation must be provided as long as this would not

violate any district or state transportation policiesd) Transportation does not need to be provided

True or False: The McKinney-Vento Act mandates that transportation to the school of origin must be provided via school bus.a) Trueb) False

True or False: The McKinney-Vento Act mandates that transportation to the school of origin must be provided via school bus.a) Trueb) False

True or False: The McKinney-Vento Act mandates that transportation to the local school must be provided to homeless students even if they live in a walk zone.a) Trueb) False

True or False: The McKinney-Vento Act mandates that transportation to the local school must be provided to homeless students even if they live in a walk zone.a) Trueb) False

According to the McKinney-Vento Act, if a homeless student lives in one district, but attends the school of origin in another district:a) The district of origin must provide transportation to the school of originb) The district of residence must provide transportation to the school of

originc) The two districts must agree on how to apportion the responsibility and

cost of transporting the student to the school of origin or, if unable to agree, must split the responsibility and cost equally

d) The district of origin and the district of residence must flip a coin to decide who will transport the student to the school of origin

According to the McKinney-Vento Act, if a homeless student lives in one district, but attends the school of origin in another district:a) The district of origin must provide transportation to the school of originb) The district of residence must provide transportation to the school of

originc) The two districts must agree on how to apportion the responsibility

and cost of transporting the student to the school of origin or, if unable to agree, must split the responsibility and cost equally

d) The district of origin and the district of residence must flip a coin to decide who will transport the student to the school of origin

Unaccompanied Youth

True or False?: The McKinney-Vento Act provides no minimum age for a student to qualify as an unaccompanied youtha) Trueb) False

True or False?: The McKinney-Vento Act provides no minimum age for a student to qualify as an unaccompanied youtha) Trueb) False

True or False?: The McKinney-Vento Act states that a student only qualifies as an unaccompanied youth if he/she was forced to leave home.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: The McKinney-Vento Act states that a student only qualifies as an unaccompanied youth if he/she was forced to leave home.a) Trueb) False

In the case of an unaccompanied youth, local liaisons must:a) Assist the student in school placement decisionsb) Consider the views of the unaccompanied youth in making

school placement decisionsc) Provide the youth with written notice of his/her right to

appeal school placement decisionsd) All of the above

In the case of an unaccompanied youth, local liaisons must:a) Assist the student in school placement decisionsb) Consider the views of the unaccompanied youth in making

school placement decisionsc) Provide the youth with written notice of his/her right to

appeal school placement decisionsd) All of the above

An unaccompanied youth moves in with a friend and buys $30 worth of groceries.

The supermarket always gives unaccompanied youth a 25% discount, but gives an extra 8.34% discount on Tuesdays.

How much did he pay?

Title IA

True or False?: Homeless students are automatically eligible for Title IA supporta) Trueb) False

True or False?: Homeless students are automatically eligible for Title IA supporta) Trueb) False

True or False?: Title IA of NCLB requires districts to set aside the necessary funds to provide comparable services to homeless children who are not attending Title I schools.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: Title IA of NCLB requires districts to set aside the necessary funds to provide comparable services to homeless children who are not attending Title I schools.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: Title IA prohibits districts from using set-aside funds to provide tutoring to homeless students in homeless shelters.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: Title IA prohibits districts from using set-aside funds to provide tutoring to homeless students in homeless shelters.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: Title IA of NCLB allows districts to use set-aside funds to purchase eyeglasses and hearing aids if they cannot be provided from other sources.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: Title IA of NCLB allows districts to use set-aside funds to purchase eyeglasses and hearing aids if they cannot be provided from other sources.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to September 2009 ARRA Guidance, Title IA set-aside funds can be used to support the local homeless education liaison position.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to September 2009 ARRA Guidance, Title IA set-aside funds can be used to support the local homeless education liaison position.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to September 2009 ARRA Guidance, Title IA set-aside funds can be used to pay for all of the following EXCEPT:a) Foodb) School yearbooksc) School Uniformsd) Counseling to deal with the anxiety caused by homelessness

True or False?: According to September 2009 ARRA Guidance, Title IA set-aside funds can be used to pay for all of the following EXCEPT:a) Foodb) School yearbooksc) School Uniformsd) Counseling to deal with the anxiety caused by homelessness

Head Start

True or False?: The Head Start Act, reauthorized in 2007, uses the McKinney-Vento Act definition of homeless.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: The Head Start Act, reauthorized in 2007, uses the McKinney-Vento Act definition of homeless.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: The Head Start Act, reauthorized in 2007, includes provisions for prioritizing the Head Start enrollment of young homeless children.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: The Head Start Act, reauthorized in 2007, includes provisions for prioritizing the Head Start enrollment of young homeless children.a) Trueb) False

IDEA(Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

True or False?: If a homeless student with special needs changes school districts, the new school district has 60 days to begin providing services comparable to those contained in the student’s IEP.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: If a homeless student with special needs changes school districts, the new school district has 60 days to begin providing services comparable to those contained in the student’s IEP.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: If a homeless student with special needs changes school districts, the new school district can choose to write its own IEP in consultation with the student’s parent(s) or adopt the IEP from the student’s previous district.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: If a homeless student with special needs changes school districts, the new school district can choose to write its own IEP in consultation with the student’s parent(s) or adopt the IEP from the student’s previous district.a) Trueb) False

According to IDEA, in cases where an unaccompanied youth needs special education services, but the youth’s parent(s) cannot be located, the school district:a) Should petition the court to appoint a guardian ad litem to

serve as the youth’s educational decision makerb) Should appoint a surrogate parent to serve as the youth’s

educational decision makerc) Should postpone making special education decisions until

the youth is legally emancipatedd) None of the above

According to IDEA, in cases where an unaccompanied youth needs special education services, but the youth’s parent(s) cannot be located, the school district:a) Should petition the court to appoint a guardian ad litem to

serve as the youth’s educational decision makerb) Should appoint a surrogate parent to serve as the youth’s

educational decision makerc) Should postpone making special education decisions until

the youth is legally emancipatedd) None of the above

According to IDEA, when an unaccompanied youth needs a surrogate parent, the school district:a) Must appoint a surrogate parent immediatelyb) Must “make reasonable efforts” to appoint a surrogate

parent within 5 daysc) Must “make reasonable efforts” to appoint a surrogate

parent within 30 days, but can appoint a temporary surrogate parent immediately

d) None of the above

According to IDEA, when an unaccompanied youth needs a surrogate parent, the school district:a) Must appoint a surrogate parent immediatelyb) Must “make reasonable efforts” to appoint a surrogate

parent within 5 daysc) Must “make reasonable efforts” to appoint a surrogate

parent within 30 days, but can appoint a temporary surrogate parent immediately

d) None of the above

True or False?: The local homeless education liaison can serve as an unaccompanied youth’s surrogate parent for special education purposes.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: The local homeless education liaison can serve as an unaccompanied youth’s surrogate parent for special education purposes.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: The local homeless education liaison can serve as an unaccompanied youth’s temporary surrogate parent for special education purposes.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: The local homeless education liaison can serve as an unaccompanied youth’s temporary surrogate parent for special education purposes.a) Trueb) False

Free School Meals

True or False?: According to the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act, homeless students are automatically entitled to free school meals.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act, homeless students are automatically entitled to free school meals.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: The local homeless education liaison can verify a homeless student’s eligibility for free school mealsa) Trueb) False

True or False?: The local homeless education liaison can verify a homeless student’s eligibility for free school mealsa) Trueb) False

Access to Higher Education

True or False?: According to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, unaccompanied homeless youth are considered independent students and can apply for federal financial aid without a parent signature or consideration of parent income.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, unaccompanied homeless youth are considered independent students and can apply for federal financial aid without a parent signature or consideration of parent income.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to the CCRAA, to apply for federal financial aid without consideration for parent income, unaccompanied homeless youth must provide an affidavit signed by their parent stating that the parent will not be assisting in paying the student’s higher education costs.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to the CCRAA, to apply for federal financial aid without consideration for parent income, unaccompanied homeless youth must provide an affidavit signed by their parent stating that the parent will not be assisting in paying the student’s higher education costs.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to the CCRAA, the local homeless education liaison can verify a student’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth if the student is in high school.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to the CCRAA, the local homeless education liaison can verify a student’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth if the student is in high school.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to the CCRAA, a Runaway and Homeless Youth Act program director or their designee can verify a student’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth if the student has received services from the program.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to the CCRAA, a Runaway and Homeless Youth Act program director or their designee can verify a student’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth if the student has received services from the program.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to the CCRAA, a youth who has ever been placed in out-of-home care (in foster care) is considered an independent student for the purposes of applying for federal financial aid.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to the CCRAA, a youth who has ever been placed in out-of-home care (in foster care) is considered an independent student for the purposes of applying for federal financial aid.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to the CCRAA, a HUD shelter director or their designee can verify a student’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth if the student has received services from the program.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to the CCRAA, a HUD shelter director or their designee can verify a student’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth if the student has received services from the program.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to the CCRAA, a college financial aid administrator may verify a student’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to the CCRAA, a college financial aid administrator may verify a student’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to the CCRAA, unaccompanied youth who are self-supporting and at risk of being homeless are considered independent students and can apply for federal financial aid without a parent signature or consideration of parent income.a) Trueb) False

True or False?: According to the CCRAA, unaccompanied youth who are self-supporting and at risk of being homeless are considered independent students and can apply for federal financial aid without a parent signature or consideration of parent income.a) Trueb) False