Question

test: question 4

a district liaison for children and youth experiencing homelessness is:

a) required under mckinney-vento.
b) nice, but not mandated by the law.
c) not considered helpful to children or youth.
d) meant to increase homelessness in a student population.

Explanation:

Identify the legal mandate for local educational agency liaisons

Under the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, every local educational agency (school district) is legally required to designate an appropriate staff person to serve as a local liaison for children and youth experiencing homelessness.

Evaluate the given options

• Option A correctly states that a district liaison is required under the McKinney-Vento Act.
• Option B is incorrect because the position is federally mandated, not optional.
• Option C is incorrect because liaisons play a critical role in helping homeless youth access education.
• Option D is incorrect as the goal is to support students and mitigate the impacts of homelessness, not increase it.

Answer:

• (A) Required under McKinney-Vento. (Correct answer)
• (B) Nice, but not mandated by the law.
• (C) Not considered helpful to children or youth.
• (D) Meant to increase homelessness in a student population.