SB 442
Creating homeless education coordinator position in counties designated by State Board as urban county
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a homeless education coordinator position in West Virginia counties designated as ‘urban counties’ by the State Board of Education. The coordinator’s responsibilities include identifying and enrolling homeless children, coordinating access to services, and ensuring these students have equal educational opportunities. The bill also clarifies the duties of attendance directors and assistants, particularly regarding unexcused absences and home visits for students with excessive absences.
Key provisions
- Creates a full-time homeless education coordinator position in designated urban counties.
- Establishes a part-time homeless education coordinator position in designated rural counties.
- Outlines the coordinator’s responsibilities, including identifying homeless students, coordinating services, and ensuring equal educational access.
- Clarifies the duties of county attendance directors and assistants regarding unexcused absences and home visits.
- Requires meaningful contact with parents/guardians when students have a certain number of unexcused absences.
- Defines ‘excused absence’ and includes various reasons for absences.
- Specifies procedures for addressing student absences, including potential complaints and warrants.
- Establishes a System of Support Plan (SOS Plan) to encourage student attendance.
Who is affected
- Homeless children and youth
- School districts in designated urban counties
- County school boards
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