Education for Homeless Children and Youth (LEA)

Funding Description

The purpose of this program is to facilitate the enrollment, attendance, and success in school of homeless children and youth; and ensure homeless children and youth have equal access to the same free, appropriate, public education as provided to all other students. Services provided cannot replace the regular academic program and must be designed to expand or improve services that are part of the school's regular academic program.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria	For the purpose of this grant local educational agencies (LEAs), which include school districts and charter schools, can apply for this grant.
Other Eligibility Considerations	Consortium of local educational agencies (LEAs)
Eligible Grade Level(s)	Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Eligible Age Level(s)	0 to 21

Funding

Legal Authority	Title VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11431 et seq.)
Source / Type	Federal / Grant
State Fiscal Year	2022-23
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes	5630 / 8290
Total Available	$12,450,000
Recipient Amount	Maximum, up to $250,000
Match Requirement	No
Allocation Formula	Number of enrolled homeless children and youth on LEA's 2019-20 California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System. Max funding amounts: 50-99 / $15,000; 100-249 / $25,000; 250-499 / $50,000; 500-1,499 / $75,000; 1,500-2,499 / $100,000; 2,500-3,999 / $125,000; 4,000-4,999 / $175,000; Over 5,000 / $250,000

Important Dates

Date Application Available	October 1, 2020
Due Date	February 4, 2021
Expected Notification Date	Unavailable

Additional Information

Application	Unavailable
Background	Resources for Homeless Children and Youths [http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/hs/cy/]
Fiscal	Unavailable
Funding Results	Funding Results [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r8/documents/ehcylea22results.asp]
Other	The project period will be from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024. Here are some of the requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act: (1) Designate a liaison for homeless children and youth. (2) Identify and enroll immediately, even if the homeless child does not have the proper enrollment papers or immunization records. (3) Ensure access to all educational and support services, including transportation. (4) Disseminate educational rights. (5) Keep homeless children in the same school of origin.

Contacts

Program	Homeless Education Team, 866-856-8214, HomelessEd@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	Jennifer Thao, 916-319-0717, JThao@cde.ca.gov
Division	Student Achievement and Support Division, 916-319-0836 (phone), 916-322-0961 (fax)