San Diego County Grand Jury
• 2021-2022
Supporting Homeless Students We Have the Laws – We Just Need Full Compliance
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Findings 4 findings
F1
Not all LEAs are in compliance with AB 27 and SB 400. Fact: The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act required Local Educational Agencies to “disseminate public notice of rights for unhoused students in locations frequented by parents and youth, in a manner and form understandable to them.” This includes posters not only in the school, but at the local library, shelters, health centers, etc.
F2
A stronger focus on coordination of efforts between schools and SDCOE and state agencies would also facilitate a more integrated, comprehensive response to the problem. Fact: AB 27 and SB 400 require that a school shall post contact information for both the district liaison and school liaison (if there is one) on its website.
F3
Few districts and schools surveyed have easy to find contact information on their websites. Fact: McKinney-Vento Act states that school personnel receive professional development and training. Fact: Although training may be offered, attendance is not required and there is insufficient documentation to prove attendance. Indeed, many schools reported “none” for training.
F4
Although districts offer training, there is inconsistency in training, content, and requirements.
Recommendations 4
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22-15Page 10Work with all LEAs to immediately come into compliance with AB 27 by
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22-16Page 10Assist district liaisons to coordinate with school liaisons to implement
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22-17Page 10Coordinate a review of all school and school district websites to ensure
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22-18Page 10Advocate with school and district leadership to invest in training and
Agency Responses 1
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.