The document presents state (Texas) Board of Education rules parallel with the relevant federal regulations and state laws concerning requirements for special education services. A detailed table of contents lists state and federal regulations separately and provides access to information concerning the following general areas: clarifications of…

This guide is intended to give vocational educators a "jump start" on their understanding of and planning for the 1990 Perkins Act. Section 1 provides a synopsis of the entire act, with a general overview of each of the major titles. Section 2 provides an analysis of each element of significant change from the 1984 act to the new act.…

The Maine Department of Educational and Cultural Services (DECS) received funding under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 to develop a state plan for assuring access to a free and appropriate education for homeless children and youth. A second-year grant was to be made to DECS upon submission of a state plan to the U.S.…

This report describes Oklahoma's response to requirements for the education of homeless children and youth of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The report includes an introduction and an overview of Subtitle B of the McKinney Act and is divided into four sections. Section I, "Functions of the SDE Office," describes…

This document presents Montana's plan for the education of homeless children and youth, in accordance with requirements of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan includes four main parts. Part I, "Program Policy," summarizes the intent of the McKinney Act to ensure free, appropriate educational services for all…

This document presents Florida's application for continued funding of its project for the education of homeless students under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. The report is divided into four sections. Section I, "Application," consists of the request and rationale for continued financial support, and a summary of actions…

Vermont's state plan for the education of homeless children and youth, prepared in compliance with provisions of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, is presented in this document. The plan is comprised of five sections and five appendices. The first section cites non-regulatory guidance for compliance with Title VII, Subtitle…

This document represents Georgia's response to the mandate of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act for the education of homeless children and youth. It is comprised of a foreword and eight sections. The first section, "Introduction," sketches the history of the McKinney initiative. The second section, "The Stewart B.…

This report outlines actions taken by the Utah State Office of Education to ensure that educational objectives of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act are accomplished. The report is prefaced by a request for proposals and is comprised of five parts. The first part presents definitions related to Section VII (B) of the McKinney Act. The…

This plan was developed to serve the educational needs of Nevada's homeless youth, in accordance with requirements of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan presents a number of options for the consideration of individual districts and their respective social service personnel, depending on the size and specific needs of…

This state plan is North Dakota's response to Title VII, Subtitle B of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 (the McKinney Act), which charges states with collecting information on the number and needs of homeless children and youth, identifying problems impeding their education, and developing a plan to overcome such problems.…

South Dakota's state plan for the education of homeless children and youth is presented in compliance with provisions of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan is comprised of eight sections. The first section provides a program narrative and presents the following homeless needs as determined by two State surveys: (1)…

New York State's plan for homeless education responds to requirements of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan consists of a foreword, seven sections, and appendices. Section 1 provides an overview of homelessness nationally and in New York State. Section 2 summarizes federal legislation for homeless children and youth.…

Arizona's state plan for the education of homeless children and youth responds to provisions of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan is comprised of seven sections. Section 1 summarizes the homeless situation and the plan's origins and intent. Section 2 provides an assessment of the number, location, and educational…

This report describes Kentucky's response to the mandate of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The report is comprised of a preface, ten sections, and seven appendices. Section 1 presents definitions of terms used in the report. Section 2 describes Kentucky policy for an annual count of homeless children and youth. Section 3…