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2. Determining Eligibility and Identification

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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)True b)False

6. 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)True b)False

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

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

9. True or False?: Children living in transitional housing qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act a)True b)False

10. True or False?: Children living in transitional housing qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act a)True b)False

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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)True b)False

20. 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)True b)False

21. School Selection

22. The school of origin is defined as: a)The school the child or youth attended when permanently housed b)The school the child or youth attended in kindergarten c)The school closest to the nearest shelter d)The school recommended by the School Superintendent

23. The school of origin is defined as: a)The school the child or youth attended when permanently housed b)The school the child or youth attended in kindergarten c)The school closest to the nearest shelter d)The school recommended by the School Superintendent

24. The school of origin is also defined as: a)The school the child or youth wants to attend b)The school the child or youth attended at the beginning of the school year c)The school the child or youth attended at the end of the previous school year d)The school in which the child of youth was last enrolled

25. The school of origin is also defined as: a)The school the child or youth wants to attend b)The school the child or youth attended at the beginning of the school year c)The school the child or youth attended at the end of the previous school year d)The school in which the child of youth was last enrolled

26. The local attendance area school (local school) is defined as: a)Any public school in the local school district b)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 attend d)None of the above

27. The local attendance area school (local school) is defined as: a)Any public school in the local school district b)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 attend d)None of the above

28. 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)True b)False

29. 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)True b)False

30. 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 instruction c)The state’s pupil transportation policy on crossing district lines d)The time remaining in the school year

31. 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 instruction c)The state’s pupil transportation policy on crossing district lines d)The time remaining in the school year.

32. 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?

34. Dispute Resolution

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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)True b)False

38. 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)True b)False

39. Enrollment

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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.

43. 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.

44. If seeking enrollment in a magnet school with enrollment criteria, a homeless student should be: a)Granted an exemption to meeting magnet school enrollment criteria b)Evaluated against enrollment criteria “on a curve” c)Required to meet enrollment criteria to the extent that housed students must d)Wait-listed until he/she moves into permanent housing

45. If seeking enrollment in a magnet school with enrollment criteria, a homeless student should be: a)Granted an exemption to meeting magnet school enrollment criteria b)Evaluated against enrollment criteria “on a curve” c)Required to meet enrollment criteria to the extent that housed students must d)Wait-listed until he/she moves into permanent housing

46. Transportation

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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

51. 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

52. 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

53. 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

54. 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

55. Unaccompanied Youth

56. True or False?: The McKinney-Vento Act provides no minimum age for a student to qualify as an unaccompanied youth a)True b)False

57. True or False?: The McKinney-Vento Act provides no minimum age for a student to qualify as an unaccompanied youth a)True b)False

58. 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

59. 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

60. 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

61. 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

62. 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?

64. Title IA

65. True or False?: Homeless students are automatically eligible for Title IA support a)True b)False

66. True or False?: Homeless students are automatically eligible for Title IA support a)True b)False

67. 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

68. 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

69. 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

70. 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

71. 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

72. 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

73. 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)True b)False

74. 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)True b)False

75. 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)Food b)School yearbooks c)School Uniforms d)Counseling to deal with the anxiety caused by homelessness

76. 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)Food b)School yearbooks c)School Uniforms d)Counseling to deal with the anxiety caused by homelessness

77. Head Start

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

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

80. 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

81. 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

82. IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

83. 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)True b)False

84. 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)True b)False

85. 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

86. 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

87. 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

88. 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

89. According to IDEA, when an unaccompanied youth needs a surrogate parent, the school district: a)Must appoint a surrogate parent immediately b)Must “make reasonable efforts” to appoint a surrogate parent within 5 days c)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

90. According to IDEA, when an unaccompanied youth needs a surrogate parent, the school district: a)Must appoint a surrogate parent immediately b)Must “make reasonable efforts” to appoint a surrogate parent within 5 days c)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

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

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

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

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

95. Free School Meals

96. 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

97. 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

98. True or False?: The local homeless education liaison can verify a homeless student’s eligibility for free school meals a)True b)False

99. True or False?: The local homeless education liaison can verify a homeless student’s eligibility for free school meals a)True b)False

100. Access to Higher Education

101. 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)True b)False

102. 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)True b)False

103. 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)True b)False

104. 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)True b)False

105. 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)True b)False

106. 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)True b)False

107. 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)True b)False

108. 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)True b)False

109. 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)True b)False

110. 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)True b)False

111. 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)True b)False

112. 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)True b)False

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

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

115. 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)True b)False

116. 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)True b)False