SchoolHouse Connection and districts outline McKinney‑Vento tools to keep unhoused students in school SchoolHouse Connection and district liaisons told the task force that identifying students experiencing homelessness allows schools to provide transportation, hygiene supports and dedicated staff under the McKinney‑Vento framework; speakers asked the state to make homelessness visible in attendance dashboards.

Schools have powerful tools to support students experiencing homelessness, but they need better data and resources to make a real impact.

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School liaisons, bus routes and basic needs aid keep homeless students in class, presenters tell Alaska task force Local liaisons and national advocates told the task force that McKinney‑Vento supports — transportation, liaisons, wraparound services and cross‑department coordination — are critical to stabilizing schooling for students experiencing homelessness; districts reported using federal McKinney‑Vento grants alongside Title I set‑asides.

Local advocates reveal how targeted support and federal funding are crucial in keeping homeless students in Alaska's classrooms amidst rising challenges.

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