Homeless Education District Liaisons

• List of District Liaisons (updated 7/1/25)
• Change of District Liaison Request Form

For New Liaisons

• Homeless Liaison Toolkit
• Local Homeless Education Liaisons: Understanding Their Role (PDF)
• Local Educational Agency Liaison Duties Under the McKinney-Vento Act
• Essential Tools and Support for New Homeless Education Liaisons

What are Key Legal Requirements for McKinney-Vento Liaisons as Authorized under Every Student Succeeds Act?

• Every Student Succeeds Act
• Local educational agencies must designate an appropriate staff person, able to carry out the duties described in paragraph (6)(A), who may also be a coordinator for other Federal programs, as the LEA liaison for homeless children and youths 42 USC §11432(g)(1)(J)(ii).
• State and the local educational agencies in the State will adopt policies and practices to ensure participation by liaisons described in clause (ii) in professional development and other technical assistance activities … as determined appropriate by the Office of the Coordinator 42 USC §11432(g)(1)(J)(iv).  
• State coordinators and local educational agencies shall inform school personnel, service providers, advocates working with homeless families, parents and guardians of homeless children and youths, and homeless children and youths of the duties of the local educational agency liaisons, and publish an annually updated list of the liaisons on the State educational agency’s website 42 USC §11432(g)(6)(B).

If the district is currently hiring for a McKinney-Vento Liaison or exploring who at the district will be assuming these roles and responsibilities, please consider the following Guidelines for Designating LEA-Level and Building-Level McKinney-Vento Liaisons

Determining McKinney-Vento Eligibility 

Children and youth experiencing homelessness must be identified by school personnel through outreach and coordination with other entities and agencies [42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(6)(A)(i)].                                                                                                                                                                                                  

• Determining Eligibility
• Housing Questionnaire Sample

Monthly  McKinney-Vento Updates for Liaisons

• April 2025
• March 2025
• February 2025
• January 2025
• December 2024
• November 2024
• October 2024
• May 2024

Liaison Resources

• McKinney-Vento Frequently Asked Questions
• Sample District McKinney-Vento Procedures
• Unaccompanied Youth Eligibility Flowchart
• Tip Sheets for Multiple Audiences (can assist in building awareness and collaboration to support McKinney eligible students-Word)
• Educational Rights for Homeless Children and Youth Posters - These are available in English and Spanish to download and help LEAs comply with federal posting requirements. Posters can be ordered at NCHE. The first 25 ordered are free!
• NCHE Back to School Webinars
• LEA Homeless Liaison Toolkit
• Higher Education Homeless Resources+
• JEFFCO Public Schools Community and Family Resources
• Students Living with Caregivers: Tips for Local Liaisons and School Personnel
• For sample McKinney-Vento district policy templates, please contact Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) and reference sample policy numbers: JFABD and JFADB-R.
• Meeting the Transportation Needs of Students Experiencing Homelessness

Dispute Resolutions and Appeals

• Colorado McKinney-Vento Dispute Resolution Procedure and Form
• Resolution of Disputes-NCHE Brief
• Resolution of Disputes-NCHE Brief in Spanish
• Dispute Resolution: Sample Written Notification Letter for LEA

Mediation Resources

To find out if mediation services are available in your community, check with your local City and County Government Offices. Additional mediation resources may be available at the Mediation Association of Colorado.