HR 4934 · 101th Congress · Education

Homeless Children's Education Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-05-24· Sponsored by Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.(1990-08-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Homeless Children's Education Act of 1990 - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to revise provisions for grants for State activities for the education of homeless children and youth. Makes biennial (rather than annual as at present) certain data-gathering and reporting duties of each State's Coordinator of Education of Homeless Children and Youth (the State Coordinator). Directs the State Coordinator to: (1) monitor the progress of homeless children and youth who participate in exemplary programs to address their needs in schools; and (2) evaluate applications for grants to local education agencies (LEAs) for local activities for education of the homeless. Requires State plans to provide for: (1) minimizing disruption of the education of homeless children and youth caused by transportation issues and enrollment delays relating to guardianship issues or requirements for immunization, residency, or documentation; (2) allowing them to attend school prior to the receipt of required documentation; and (3) expediting the transfer of records and documents. Allows, under State plan requirements, a homeless child or youth to continue at his or her school or LEA of origin …

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