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 office b)In all schools within the school district c)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 office b)In all schools within the school district c)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
When determining if a child is McKinney-Vento eligible: a)Only living arrangements described in the school district’s local definition of homeless would qualify a child as eligible b)Only living arrangements described specifically in the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless would qualify a child as eligible c)Living arrangements described specifically in the McKinney- Vento definition of homeless and other living arrangements that are not fixed, regular, and adequate would qualify a child as eligible d)None of the above
When determining if a child is McKinney-Vento eligible: a)Only living arrangements described in the school district’s local definition of homeless would qualify a child as eligible b)Only living arrangements described specifically in the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless would qualify a child as eligible c)Living arrangements described specifically in the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless and other living arrangements that are not fixed, regular, and adequate would qualify a child as eligible d)None of the above
True of False?: All shared living arrangements (doubled-up) are automatically considered homeless under the McKinney- Vento definition of homeless. a)True b)False
True of False?: All shared living arrangements (doubled-up) are automatically considered homeless under the McKinney- Vento definition of homeless. a)True b)False
True or False?: Children living in transitional housing qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act a)True b)False
True or False?: Children living in transitional housing qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act a)True b)False
True or False?: All migrant students qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act, regardless of their living arrangements. a)True b)False
True or False?: All migrant students qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act, regardless of their living arrangements. a)True b)False
True or False?: All unaccompanied youth qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act, regardless of their living arrangements. a)True b)False
True or False?: All unaccompanied youth qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act, regardless of their living arrangements. a)True b)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 b d)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 b d)None of the above
School Selection
The school of origin can be: a)The original school the child attending when enrolling in kindergarten b)The school in which the child was last enrolled c)The school closest to his/her current residence d)None of the above
The school of origin can be: a)The original school the child attending when enrolling in kindergarten b)The school in which the child was last enrolled c)The school closest to his/her current residence d)None of the above
The school of origin can also be: a)The school the child attended when permanently housed b)The school the child attended at the beginning of the school year c)The school the child attended at the end of the previous school year d)None of the above
The school of origin can also be: a)The school the child attended when permanently housed b)The school the child attended at the beginning of the school year c)The school the child attended at the end of the previous school year d)None of the above
The local attendance area school (local school) is defined as: a)Any public school established as an attendance option through the local school choice program b)Any public school that nonhomeless students who live in the attendance area in which the child is living are eligible to attend c)The school the child’s neighbor attends d)None of the above
The local attendance area school (local school) is defined as: a)Any public school established as an attendance option through the local school choice program b)Any public school that nonhomeless students who live in the attendance area in which the child is living are eligible to attend c)The school the child’s neighbor attends d)None of the above
True or False?: Considering the definitions of school of origin and local attendance area school, some homeless students may have 3 schools of attendance from which to choose. a)True b)False
True or False?: Considering the definitions of school of origin and local attendance area school, some homeless students may have 3 schools of attendance from which to choose. a)True b)False
True or False?: It should be presumed automatically that it is in the best interest of a homeless student to attend his/her school of origin. a)True b)False
True or False?: It should be presumed automatically that it is in the best interest of a homeless student to attend his/her school of origin. a)True b)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 youth b)The student's need for special c)The state’s pupil transportation policy on crossing district lines d)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 youth b)The student's need for special c)The state’s pupil transportation policy on crossing district lines d)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. It’s a full moon under a spring equinox. 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 should a)Notify the parents in writing of its decision b)Inform the parents of their right to appeal the school district’s decision c)Enroll the homeless student immediately in the requested school d)All of the above
If the school district and parents disagree about which school is in the child’s best interest, the school district should a)Notify the parents in writing of its decision b)Inform the parents of their right to appeal the school district’s decision c)Enroll the homeless student immediately in the requested school d)All of the above
Enrollment
If a homeless student attempts to enroll, but is lacking documentation normally required, the school district should: a)Enroll the student immediately and gather documentation to the best of their ability after enrollment has occurred b)Add the student to the enrollment roster, but quarantine him/her in the school clinic until proof of immunizations is obtained c)Enroll the student only after confirming the student’s immunizations by speaking with his/her family doctor d)None of the above
If a homeless student attempts to enroll, but is lacking documentation normally required, the school district should: a)Enroll the student immediately and gather documentation to the best of their ability after enrollment has occurred b)Add the student to the enrollment roster, but quarantine him/her in the school clinic until proof of immunizations is obtained c)Enroll the student only after confirming the student’s immunizations by speaking with his/her family doctor 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 guardianship b)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 guardianship b)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 a)Should be granted an exemption to meeting magnet school enrollment criteria b)Should be evaluated against enrollment criteria “on a curve” c)Should be required to meet enrollment criteria to the extent that housed students must d)Should be wait-listed until he/she moves into permanent housing
If seeking enrollment in a magnet school with enrollment criteria, a homeless student a)Should be granted an exemption to meeting magnet school enrollment criteria b)Should be evaluated against enrollment criteria “on a curve” c)Should be required to meet enrollment criteria to the extent that housed students must d)Should be 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 feasible b)Transportation must be provided at the request of the parent or guardian c)Transportation must be provided as long as this would not violate any district or state transportation policies d)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 feasible b)Transportation must be provided at the request of the parent or guardian c)Transportation must be provided as long as this would not violate any district or state transportation policies d)Transportation does not need to be provided
If a homeless student is attending a school under Michigan’s school choice option and it is the student’s school of origin: a)Transportation should be provided at the request of the parent or guardian b)Transportation should be provided to the extent that it is provided to housed students c)Transportation should not be provided d)None of the above
If a homeless student is attending a school under Michigan’s school choice option and it is the student’s school of origin: a)Transportation should be provided at the request of the parent or guardian b)Transportation should be provided to the extent that it is provided to housed students c)Transportation should not be provided d)None of the above
If a homeless student is attending a school under Michigan’s school choice option and it is NOT the student’s school of origin: a)Transportation should be provided at the request of the parent or guardian b)Transportation should be provided to the extent that it is provided to housed students c)Transportation should not be provided d)None of the above
If a homeless student is attending a school under Michigan’s school choice option and it is NOT the student’s school of origin: a)Transportation should be provided at the request of the parent or guardian b)Transportation should be provided to the extent that it is provided to housed students c)Transportation should not be provided d)None of the above
True or False: The McKinney-Vento Act mandates that transportation to the school of origin must be provided via school bus. a)True b)False
True or False: The McKinney-Vento Act mandates that transportation to the school of origin must be provided via school bus. a)True b)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)True b)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)True b)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 origin b)The district of residence must provide transportation to the school of origin c)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 origin b)The district of residence must provide transportation to the school of origin c)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 youth a)True b)False
True or False?: The McKinney-Vento Act provides no minimum age for a student to qualify as an unaccompanied youth a)True b)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)True b)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)True b)False
In the case of an unaccompanied youth, local liaisons must: a)Assist the student in school placement decisions b)Consider the views of the unaccompanied youth in making school placement decisions c)Provide the youth with written notice of his/her right to appeal school placement decisions d)All of the above
In the case of an unaccompanied youth, local liaisons must: a)Assist the student in school placement decisions b)Consider the views of the unaccompanied youth in making school placement decisions c)Provide the youth with written notice of his/her right to appeal school placement decisions d)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 during leap years. The youth bought his groceries the third Thursday of March during leap year. How much did he pay?
Title IA
True or False?: Homeless students are automatically eligible for Title IA support a)True b)False
True or False?: Homeless students are automatically eligible for Title IA support a)True b)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)True b)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)True b)False
True or False?: Title IA prohibits districts from using set-aside funds to provide tutoring to homeless students in homeless shelters. a)True b)False
True or False?: Title IA prohibits districts from using set-aside funds to provide tutoring to homeless students in homeless shelters. a)True b)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)True b)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)True b)False
True or False?: According to recent ARRA Guidance, Title IA set-aside funds can be used to fund the local homeless education liaison position. a)True b)False
True or False?: According to recent ARRA Guidance, Title IA set-aside funds can be used to fund the local homeless education liaison position. a)True b)False
True or False?: According to recent ARRA Guidance, Title IA set-aside funds can be used to pay for all of the following EXCEPT: a)Food b)School yearbooks c)School Uniforms d)Counseling to deal with the anxiety caused by homelessness
True or False?: According to recent ARRA Guidance, Title IA set-aside funds can be used to pay for all of the following EXCEPT: a)Food b)School yearbooks c)School Uniforms d)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)True b)False
True or False?: The Head Start Act, reauthorized in 2007, uses the McKinney-Vento Act definition of homeless. a)True b)False
True or False?: The Head Start Act, reauthorized in 2007, includes provisions for prioritizing the Head Start enrollment of young homeless children. a)True b)False
True or False?: The Head Start Act, reauthorized in 2007, includes provisions for prioritizing the Head Start enrollment of young homeless children. a)True b)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 30 days to begin providing services comparable to those contained in the student’s IEP. a)True b)False
True or False?: If a homeless student with special needs changes school districts, the new school district has 30 days to begin providing services comparable to those contained in the student’s IEP. a)True b)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)True b)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)True b)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 maker b)Should appoint a surrogate parent to serve as the youth’s educational decision maker c)Should postpone making special education decisions until the youth is legally emancipated d)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 maker b)Should appoint a surrogate parent to serve as the youth’s educational decision maker c)Should postpone making special education decisions until the youth is legally emancipated 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 immediately b)Has 5 days to appoint a surrogate parent c)Has 30 days to appoint a surrogate parent, 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 immediately b)Has 5 days to appoint a surrogate parent c)Has 30 days to appoint a surrogate parent, but can appoint a temporary surrogate parent immediately d)None of the above
True or False?: The local homeless education can serve as an unaccompanied youth’s surrogate parent for special education purposes. a)True b)False
True or False?: The local homeless education can serve as an unaccompanied youth’s surrogate parent for special education purposes. a)True b)False
True or False?: The local homeless education can serve as an unaccompanied youth’s temporary surrogate parent for special education purposes. a)True b)False
True or False?: The local homeless education can serve as an unaccompanied youth’s temporary surrogate parent for special education purposes. a)True b)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)True b)False
True or False?: According to the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act, homeless students are automatically entitled to free school meals. a)True b)False
True or False?: The local homeless education liaison can verify a homeless student’s eligibility for free school meals a)True b)False
True or False?: The local homeless education liaison can verify a homeless student’s eligibility for free school meals a)True b)False
Access to Higher Education
True or False?: According to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, all McKinney-Vento eligible students are considered independent students and can apply for federal financial aid without consideration of parent income. a)True b)False
True or False?: According to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, all McKinney-Vento eligible students are considered independent students and can apply for federal financial aid without consideration of parent income. a)True b)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 consideration of parent income. a)True b)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 consideration of parent income. a)True b)False
True or False?: According to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, 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)True b)False
True or False?: According to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, 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)True b)False
True or False?: According to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, the local homeless education liaison can verify an entering freshman’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth for purposes of applying for federal financial aid. a)True b)False
True or False?: According to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, the local homeless education liaison can verify an entering freshman’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth for purposes of applying for federal financial aid. a)True b)False
True or False?: According to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, the local homeless education liaison can continue verifying a student’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth for his/her sophomore, junior, and senior years. a)True b)False
True or False?: According to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, the local homeless education liaison can continue verifying a student’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth for his/her sophomore, junior, and senior years. a)True b)False
True or False?: According to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, a college financial aid administrator can verify a student’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth for purposes of applying for federal financial aid, whether for his/her freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year. a)True b)False
True or False?: According to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, a college financial aid administrator can verify a student’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth for purposes of applying for federal financial aid, whether for his/her freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year. a)True b)False
True or False?: According to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, a Runaway and Homeless Youth Act program director or their designee can verify a student’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth for purposes of applying for federal financial aid, whether for his/her freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year. a)True b)False
True or False?: According to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, a Runaway and Homeless Youth Act program director or their designee can verify a student’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth for purposes of applying for federal financial aid, whether for his/her freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year. a)True b)False
True or False?: According to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, 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)True b)False
True or False?: According to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, 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)True b)False