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Immigration Legislation Presentation CWA 2.19.26

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WinSCP Spreadsheet Template (FAFSA/CADAA Report)

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WinSCP Spreadsheet Template (FAFSA/CADAA Report)

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12th Annual Foster and Homeless Youth Services Dual County Summit

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12th Annual Foster and Homeless Youth Services Dual County Summit

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2026 Foster and Homeless Youth Services Summit (Final) (1) (1)

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2026 Children Deserve Success Scholarship Application

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2026 Children Deserve Success Scholarship Application

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2026 GDTF - Horace Boatwright Memorial Scholarship Application

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2026 GDTF - Horace Boatwright Memorial Scholarship Application

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2026 Revised Gangs Drug Task Force Scholarship Application (2) Fillable

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Basic Needs Directories - California Homeless Education and Technical Assistance Center

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DREAMERS & Dreamers Resource Center at San Bernardino Valley College provides supportive services to undocumented students, DACA students and those from mixed-status families into college.

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It's free to get a Social Security card.

Some private companies not affiliated with Social Security or any other government agency charge fees for this service. However, these companies offer no advantage and you still must provide documents directly to Social Security.

Be cautious about giving your private information, especially your Social Security number, to anyone.
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Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) April 2026

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Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) April 2026

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Employment Resource Guide - October 2025

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Role of the County Office of Education - The mission of the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools is to transform lives through education.

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The Children Deserve Success Department serves students who are experiencing homelessness, foster care, or are at-promise.

Quick Links

Homeless Education Program

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento Act) (42 U. S. C. § 11431-11435) is federal legislation that requires all local educational agencies (LEAs) to ensure children and youth experiencing homelessness have their educational rights and protections and have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including public preschools, as provided to other children and youth. The McKinney-Vento Act defines LEAs as public school districts, direct-funded and locally funded charter schools, and county offices of education. The McKinney-Vinto Act also authorizes the funding for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program.

Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA)

CWA is a specialized student support service that covers compliance with compulsory education laws, student admission and enrollment procedures, student discipline procedures, transfers to alternative programs, and school climate and safety. CWA combines the knowledge and skill of counseling with knowledge of education and the law to resolve complicated situations involving school choice, student discipline, campus safety, and programs for high-risk youth.

Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP)

FYSCP provides support services to foster children who suffer the traumatic effects of displacement from family, school, and multiple placements in foster care. FYSCP has the ability and authority to ensure that health and school records are obtained to establish appropriate placements and coordinate instructions, counseling, tutoring, mentoring, vocational training, emancipation services, training for independent living, and other related services. FYSCP increases the stability of placements for foster children and youth. These services are designed to improve the children's educational performance and personal achievement, directly benefiting them as well as providing long-range cost savings to the state.

Note: The views and opinions of guests expressed in the podcasts should not be interpreted as endorsements by San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools.

Dr. Don English

Director, Children Deserve Success

For additional information, please call 909.386.2755.

601 North E Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0020

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HETAC Resources
Dispute Resolution Under the McKinney-Vento Act
This HETAC tip sheet summarizes federal McKinney-Vento Act provisions related to the resolution of disputes; highlights key elements of the California Department of Education homeless education dispute resolution process; recommends strategies for preventing McKinney-Vento disputes, when possible; recommends best practices for the fair and prompt resolution of McKinney-Vento disputes; and links to additional resources for more information.

Other Resources
California Department of Education: Homeless Education Dispute Resolution Process
This March 2020 California Department of Education communication outlines the state's McKinney-Vento dispute resolution process, including new provisions from the Every Student Succeeds Act. The dispute resolution process involves steps aimed at ensuring that disputes are resolved promptly while safeguarding the rights of all parties.
National Center for Homeless Education: Dispute Resolution webpage
This National Center for Homeless Education webpage provides informational and practical resources on resolving disputes under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

Sample Materials

Customizable Sample Form: Written Explanation of Eligibility, School Selection, or Enrollment Decision
(Note: This file will download to your downloads folder as a Microsoft Word document)
This sample form provides a written explanation of the COE's enrollment decision and informs the parent, guardian, or unaccompanied youth of their right to appeal the COE's decision.

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Dispute Resolution - California Homeless Education and Technical Assistance Center

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CJ experienced #homelessness on her own while in high school. No one knew. Until one person noticed.

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NCHE Educational Rights Poster for Parents

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NCHE Educational Rights Poster for Parents

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Benefits - Food, Cash Aid, Health Coverage

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Federal Education Protections for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (Facts_ Protections Still In Place)

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Welcome to the Know2Protect campaign's K2P Kids and Teens Portal! This is the place for children and teens ages 10 and up to learn more about staying safe online. We teach people about child sexual exploitation and abuse, which special agents and law enforcement officers call CSEA for short.

We want you to stay safe online. You can use this page to get tips on protecting yourself and your friends when you're:

Playing games.

Messaging people.

Using social media.

Scroll down, meet the iGuardians ® and learn what to do if someone makes you uncomfortable online.

Internet safety is important, and we are here to help!

If something has already happened that made you feel uncomfortable, you can scroll to the "Something Happened. What Can I Do?" section below.

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Age-appropriate content for to educate children 10 up on the dangers of online child sexual exploitation and abuse.

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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

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Since 1998, NCMEC has operated the CyberTipline, a place where the public and electronic service providers can report suspected online and offline child sexual exploitation. The millions of reports made each year uniquely situate NCMEC to identify trends and create prevention resources to address the evolving needs of kids and teens online.

NetSmartz is NCMEC's online safety education program. It provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children be safer online with the goal of helping children to become more aware of potential online risks and empowering them to help prevent victimization by making safer choices on- and offline.

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Since 1998, NCMEC has operated the CyberTipline, a place where the public and electronic service providers can report suspected online and offline child sexual exploitation. The millions of reports made each year uniquely situate NCMEC to identify trends and create prevention resources to address the evolving needs of kids and teens online.

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The following sections include Know2Protect resources to promote the campaign so others can understand the problem, know the threats and take action.

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Free helpful resources the public can download, print and share throughout their communities.

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The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health. Andre Bossieux is the program manager for the Transitional Age Youth Department at SBCounty Department of Behavioral Health and is the spearhead for the HHAP application.

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HHAP-HMIS Fillable Packet revised 10-14-22

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211 connects you to expert, caring help. Every call is completely confidential.

What are you looking for today?

This phone call has given me more hope than I ever thought possible. I have been beaten down for so long and told that I could never be anything. Just talking with you meant even more than all the resources you gave me.

United Way of Central Maryland 211 Client

Referrals to help and resources were made by the 211 network in 2022.

If it were not for your help, I don't know what I would have done without food. It's been too dangerous to go out and I can't afford to be at risk.

211 Miami Client

Average increase in 211 call volume throughout 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.

211 saved my life. It was below freezing, and I had nowhere to sleep. They helped me find a place to stay and create a plan to get my life back.

Cleveland 211 Client

People call 211 for assistance with housing, homelessness, and utility bills every year.

Partner with Us

Whether you provide local services, operate a national non-profit, or represent a company that wants to help more people, 211 can help. Across the country, 211s are vital partners to hundreds of organizations, businesses, and government agencies.

Learn more about our work with partners like the Ad Council, IBM, Lyft, SingleCare, and join us today.

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Preparedness is a Shared Responsibility. Before, during and after disasters and emergencies, San Bernardino County wants to keep you informed and prepared. Resources to prepare County Proclaims State of Emergency...

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Supporting children and youth displaced by disasters

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Most children and youth who are displaced by disasters are likely to be eligible for the protections and services of the education subtitle of the McKinney-Vento Act because they will meet the subtitle’s definition of homelessness. The McKinney-Vento education definition of homelessness includes children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. 42 U.S.C. §11434A(2)(A). It specifically covers children and youth living in shelters, transitional housing, cars, campgrounds, motels, substandard housing, and sharing the housing of others temporarily due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reasons. 42 U.S.C. §11434A(2)(B). The Act also provides a means for identifying these children and youth: all local educational agencies (LEAs: school districts and many charter schools) are required to designate a liaison for McKinney-Vento students who is able to carry out ten specific legal duties, including identifying children and youth who meet the definition of homelessness. 42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(1)(J)(ii).

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Positive School Discipline Practices for Students Experiencing Homelessness

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Check out our schedules and come watch the Highlanders model excellence as student athletes!
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Resources for New Homeless Education Liaisons

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On this page

While often hidden, children and youth experience homelessness in all communities - rural, suburban, and urban. Fortunately, education can provide each child and youth with a pathway out of homelessness and into lifelong success.

That's why federal law - the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act - requires every local educational agency (LEA) in the nation to designate a homeless liaison to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness are identified and assisted to enroll, attend, and succeed in school.

The homeless liaison is a critical position, but it can be daunting - especially for those who are new to the role. This resource hub is designed to help new liaisons carry out their responsibilities and find inspiration and support.
What's Included:

Information about the legal requirements of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

Tips and resources for getting started in your role

Practical strategies for identification, enrollment, attendance, transportation, and more

Understanding the Role of Homeless Liaison: Time and Capacity Considerations

In reviewing the legal duties of the homeless liaison, it is important to note that the law requires that liaisons "ensure that" the specified activities are carried out. This means that the liaison is responsible for coordinating activities both within and outside of the school system, and will need the support and partnership of many LEA colleagues and community partners to fulfill the role. Designating school site-based homeless liaisons, in addition to the LEA liaison, can help provide additional capacity to ensure adequate support for identification and services.

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The Ten Legal Duties of a Homeless Liaison

1. Identification

What's required: 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)].

In order to identify children and youth experiencing homelessness, liaisons must fully understand the legal definition of homelessness. Under the McKinney-Vento Act, any child or youth who lacks fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence is considered to be experiencing homelessness. This includes those who are sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship or similar reason; staying in motels, trailer parks, or camp grounds due to the lack of an adequate alternative; staying in shelters or transitional housing; or sleeping in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, or similar settings. 42 U.S.C. §11434a(2).

Liaisons must ensure that children and youth who are identified are informed of their rights under the McKinney-Vento Act [42 U.S.C. §§11432(g)(6)(A)(i), (v), (vi), (viii)].

2. Enrollment

What's required: Homeless children and youths are enrolled in, and have a full and equal opportunity to succeed in, schools of that local educational agency [42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(6)(A)].

Staying in the school of origin:

Children and youth experiencing homelessness have the right to remain in their school of origin for the duration of their homelessness and until the end of the academic year in which they become permanently housed.

Enrollment must be immediate, even if children and youth lack documents typically required for enrollment [42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(3)(C)].

Enroll means permitting the student to attend classes and participate fully in school activities [42 U.S.C. §11434A(1)].

Local educational agencies must make individualized best interest determinations, presuming that staying in the school of origin is in the best interest of the child or youth, and consider a number of student-centered factors [42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(3)(B)(ii)].

School of origin includes both the designated receiving school at the next grade level (if there is a feeder school pattern) and preschools [42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(3)(I)].

3. Identification of young children and referrals to early childhood programs

What's required: Homeless families and homeless children and youth have access to and receive educational services for which they are eligible, including Head Start programs (including Early Head Start programs), early intervention services under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and other preschool programs administered by the local educational agency [42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(6)(A)(iii)].

Preschool is also included in the definition of school of origin [42 U.S.C. §§11432(g)(1)(F)(i), (g)(3)(I).

4. Community Referrals

What's required: Homeless families and homeless children and youths receive referrals to health care services, dental services, mental health and substance abuse services, housing services, and other appropriate services [42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(6)(A)(iv)].

5. Full Participation

What's required: The parents or guardians of homeless children and youths are informed of the educational and related opportunities available to their children and are provided with meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children.

Students experiencing homelessness must receive appropriate credit for full or partial coursework completed while attending a prior school [42 U.S.C. §§11432(g)(1)(F)(ii)].

School counselors must provide assistance to homeless youth to advise, prepare and improve their college readiness [42 U.S.C. 11432(g)(1)(K)].

Students experiencing homelessness must have access to academic and extracurricular activities, including magnet school, summer school, career and technical education, advanced placement, online learning, and charter school programs, if such programs are available [42 U.S.C. §§11432(g)(1)(F)(iii)].

LEAs must develop, review, and revise policies to remove barriers to the identification, enrollment, and retention of homeless students in school, including barriers due to fees, fines, and absences 42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(1)(I).

6. Outreach and Awareness

What's required: Public notice of the educational rights of homeless children and youths is disseminated in locations frequented by parents or guardians of such children and youths, and unaccompanied youths, including schools, shelters, public libraries, and soup kitchens, in a manner and form understandable to the parents and guardians of homeless children and youths, and unaccompanied youths.

7. Policies and Dispute Resolution

What's required: Enrollment disputes are mediated in accordance with this law.

LEAs must review and revise policies to remove barriers to identification, enrollment and retention. This includes barriers to fees, fines, and absences [42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(1)(I)].

In the event of a dispute over eligibility, school selection, or enrollment, the child or youth must be immediately enrolled in the school in which they seek enrollment, pending a resolution of the dispute and all appeals 42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(3)(E)(i).

Liaisons must work with families and youth to navigate the dispute resolution process, including all appeals [42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(3)(E)(i)].

The parent or guardian, or the unaccompanied youth, must be provided with a written explanation of any decisions related to eligibility, school selection, or enrollment made by the school, LEA, or SEA, including information about the right to appeal [42 U.S.C. §11432 (g)(3)(E)(ii)].

The liaison must carry out the dispute resolution process as expeditiously as possible [42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(3)(E)(iii)].

The LEA must provide the parent, guardian, or youth with a written explanation with the reasons for the best interest determination, in a manner and form understandable, including the right to appeal [42 U.S.C. §§11432(g)(3)(B)(iii)].

8. Transportation

What's required: The parent or guardian of a homeless child or youth, and any unaccompanied youth, is fully informed of all transportation services, including transportation to the school of origin, and is assisted in accessing transportation.

LEAs must provide adequate and appropriate transportation to the school of origin upon the request of a parent or guardian, or in the case of an unaccompanied youth, upon the request of the McKinney-Vento liaison [42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(1)(J)(iii)].

For other transportation (not school of origin transportation), LEAs are required to provide transportation comparable to that provided to housed students [42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(4)(A)].

LEAs must eliminate lack of transportation as a barrier to the student attending school [42 U.S.C. §§11432(g)(1)(I), (g)(7)].

McKinney-Vento does not specify any mileage or time limit for transportation to and from the school of origin.

If transportation to and from the school of origin crosses district lines, the two districts involved must agree on a method to share the cost and responsibility of transportation, or share it equally [42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(1)(J)(iii)(II)].

The mode of transportation cannot present a barrier to attendance [42 U.S.C. §§11432(g)(1)(I), (g)(7)].

To the extent that lack of access to transportation is a barrier to extracurricular activities for a homeless particular student, an LEA is required to provide this student with transportation to or from extracurricular activities. U.S. Department of Education Guidance, Question J-11.

9. Professional Development

What's required: School personnel providing services under this law receive professional development and other support.

State coordinators are required to provide professional development programs for liaisons and others. 42 U.S.C. §11432(f)(6).

Liaisons are required to participate in professional development and other technical assistance offered by the state. 42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(1)(J)(iv).

Some state coordinators may require specific training on McKinney-Vento.

Liaisons must ensure that school personnel receive professional development and other support. 42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(6)(A)(ix).

10. Unaccompanied Youth

What's required: Unaccompanied youths are immediately enrolled in school [42 U.S.C. §§11432(g)(3)(C), (g)(1)(H)(iv)]; have opportunities to meet the same challenging State academic standards as the State establishes for other children and youth, including through implementation of partial credit procedures [42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(1)(F)(ii)]; and are informed of their status as independent students and are able to obtain assistance from the local educational agency liaison to receive verification of such status for purposes of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(6)(A)(x)(III).

An unaccompanied youth is a child or youth who meets the definition of homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act and is not in the physical custody of a parent or legal guardian [42 U.S.C. §11434A(6)]. An unaccompanied youth can be a student of any age.

Lack of a legal guardian or guardianship documents cannot delay or prevent the enrollment of an unaccompanied youth [42 U.S.C. §§11432(g)(3)(C), (g)(1)(H)(iv)].

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Early Care and Education for Young Children Experiencing Homelessness

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Early Care and Education for Young Children Experiencing Homelessness

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AB 652 - This law clarifies that the fact that a child is homeless or classified as an unaccompanied minor (as
defined by the McKinney-Vento education definition), is not, in and of itself, a sufficient basis for
reporting child abuse or neglect.

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Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Services in SB County

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Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Services in SB County

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Peer Support Associate Speaker Request Form

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Peer Support Associate Speaker Request Form

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The annual Shine-A-Light Scholarship is intended for youth graduating high school this year, first-year community college, university, or vocation school students; and/or those transitioning from community college to a university.

The annual Ramos Family Endowed Scholarship is open to youth from indigenous communities, youth who have experienced homelessness, poverty, abuse, and/or neglect that reside in San Bernardino County.

The A. Gary Anderson Endowed Scholarship is open to graduating seniors and young adults who have experienced foster care, poverty, abuse, and/or neglect that reside in San Bernardino County and are entering post-secondary education for the first time.

Other Scholarships

Children Deserve Success

Open to San Bernardino County youth who is graduating from high school, has overcome adversity, and is continuing their education at a college, trade, or technical school.

San Bernardino Countywide Gangs & Drugs Task Force Scholarship

Open to San Bernardino County youth who is graduating from high school, has overcome adversity, and is continuing their education at a college, trade, or technical school.

SoCalGas Scholarship

Eligibility requirements found on website.

CASCWA Southern Section Scholarship

Open to graduating seniors that have overcome adversity with the support of a CASCWA member and plan to continue their education via college or career training.

SchoolHouse Connection Youth Scholarship

Eligibility requirements found on website.

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Browse and apply for scholarships from Children's Fund and our community partners.

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A Guide to the Homeless Liaison Role in CA

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A Guide to the Homeless Liaison Role in CA

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CA Minor Consent and Confidentiality Laws

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CA Minor Consent and Confidentiality Laws

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This document includes 34 states, and the District of Columbia, with laws allowing minors who are living on their own, including unaccompanied minors experiencing homelessness, to consent for routine health care, which should include vaccinations unless explicitly exempted. It also includes states with laws allowing minors to consent for diagnosis and treatment of infectious, contagious, or reportable diseases, which would include COVID-19 testing. Awareness and full implementation of these laws are particularly critical during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If a state is not listed, we did not find any law allowing minors living on their own to consent for routine health care or diagnosis/treatment of infectious diseases, which means it is unlikely that unaccompanied homeless minors in that state will be able to receive such care or a vaccine without a parent or legal guardian.

This document does not address state laws that empower minors to consent to other kinds of treatment, such as for substance abuse, mental health, sexually transmitted diseases, or reproductive health. It also does not include laws that allow minors who are married, pregnant, or in the military to consent, or states with court cases subscribing to the "mature minor doctrine" (which typically is not applied in practice by most health care providers). Please contact Patricia Julianelle with questions or to share information about other state laws allowing minors to consent for routine health care.
SchoolHouse Connection, September 2021. This document is not legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining professional legal advice.

STATE

ROUTINE HEALTH MEDICAL CARE

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

ALABAMA

Ala. Code §§ 22-8-4 ; 22-8-7

Any minor who is 14 years of age or older, or has graduated from high school, or is married, or having been married is divorced or is pregnant may give effective consent to any legally authorized medical, dental, health or mental health services for himself or herself, and the consent of no other person shall be necessary.

ALASKA

N/A

CALIFORNIA

(a) A minor may consent to the minor's medical care or dental care if all of the following conditions are satisfied:

(1) The minor is 15 years of age or older.

(2) The minor is living separate and apart from the minor's parents or guardian, whether with or without the consent of a parent or guardian and regardless of the duration of the separate residence.

(3) The minor is managing the minor's own financial affairs, regardless of the source of the minor's income.

DELAWARE

Del. Code § 707

Consent to the performance upon or for any minor by any licensed medical, surgical, dental, psychological or osteopathic practitioner or any nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist or any hospital or public clinic or their agents or employees of any lawful medical treatment, and to the furnishing of hospitalization and other reasonably necessary care in connection therewith, may be given by:

(5) A minor or by any person professing to be serving as temporary custodian of such minor at the request of a parent or guardian of such minor for the examination and treatment of (i) any laceration, fracture or other traumatic injury suffered by such minor, or (ii) any symptom, disease or pathology which may, in the judgment of the attending personnel preparing such treatment, if untreated, reasonably be expected to threaten the health or life of such minor; provided, however, that the consent given shall be effective only after reasonable efforts shall have been made to obtain the consent of the parent or guardian of said minor.

Del. Code § 710

A minor 12 years of age or over who professes to be either pregnant or afflicted with contagious, infectious or communicable diseases within the meaning of Chapters 5 and 7 of Title 16, or who professes to be exposed to the chance of becoming pregnant, may give written consent, except to abortion, to any licensed physician, hospital or public clinic for any diagnostic, preventive, lawful therapeutic procedures, medical or surgical care and treatment, including X rays, by any physician licensed for the practice of medicine or surgery or osteopathic medicine or surgery in this State and by any hospital or public clinic, their qualified employees or agents while acting within the scope of their employment.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Law L23-0193 (effective Mar. 16, 2021)

A minor age 11 or older may consent to receive a vaccine where the vaccination is recommended by the United States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The law also establishes that if a minor is able to comprehend the need for, the nature of, and any significant risks inherent in the medical care then informed consent is established.

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HAWAII

Hawaii Rev. Stat. §§ 577D-2 , 577D-1

A licensed health care practitioner may provide primary medical care and services to a minor who consents to the primary medical care and services if the physician reasonably believes that:

(1) The minor understands the significant benefits and risks of the proposed primary medical care and services and can communicate an informed consent;

(2) The primary medical care and services are for the minor's benefit; and

(3) The minor is at least 14 years of age and not under the care, supervision, or control of a parent, custodian, or legal guardian.

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IDAHO

Any person who comprehends the need for, the nature of and the significant risks ordinarily inherent in any contemplated hospital, medical, dental, surgical or other health care, treatment or procedure is competent to consent thereto on his or her own behalf .

Idaho Code § 39-3801

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor fourteen (14) years of age or older who may have come into contact with any infectious, contagious, or communicable disease may give consent to the furnishing of hospital, medical and surgical care related to the diagnosis or treatment of such disease, if the disease or condition is one which is required by law, or regulation adopted pursuant to law, to be reported to the local health officer. Such consent shall not be subject to disaffirmance because of minority. The consent of the parent, parents, or legal guardian of such minor shall not be necessary to authorize hospital, medical and surgical care related to such disease and such parent, parents, or legal guardian shall not be liable for payment for any care rendered pursuant to this section.

ILLINOIS

Minors can consent for primary care services if:

(1) the health care professional reasonably believes the minor understands the benefits and risks of services; and

(2) the minor is identified in writing as a "minor seeking care" by an adult relative, homeless service agency, attorney, local educational agency McKinney-Vento homeless liaison or social worker, youth-serving social service agency, or religious organization.

"Minor seeking care" must be at least 14 years old, living separate and apart from his or her parents or legal guardian, whether with or without the consent of a parent or legal guardian, who is unable or unwilling to return to the residence of a parent, and managing his or her own personal affairs.

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INDIANA

A minor may consent to the minor's own health care if the minor is:

(i) At least 14 years of age;

(ii) Not dependent on a parent for support;

(iii) Living apart from the minor's parents or from an individual in loco parentis; and

(iv) Managing the minor's own affairs.

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KANSAS

Kan. Stat. § 38-123b Any minor 16 years of age or over, where no parent or guardian is immediately available, may give consent to hospital, medical or surgical treatment or procedures.

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MAINE

A minor may give consent to all medical, mental, dental and other health counseling and services if the minor is living separately from parents or legal guardians and is independent of parental support. The minor may prove that status with documentation including, but not limited to a written statement from a nonprofit homeless services agency, local educational agency McKinney-Vento homeless liaison, or attorney.

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NEVADA

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 129.030 (Amendments recently passed, AB 197 (2021))

A minor may consent for medical treatment if the minor understands the nature and purpose of the proposed examination or treatment and its probable outcome, and voluntarily requests it. The minor must be living apart from his parents or legal guardian, with or without the consent of the parent, parents or legal guardian, for at least 4 months.

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NORTH CAROLINA

(Ratified 8/9/21, Effective 10/1/21)

(a) Subject to subsection (a1) of this section, any minor may give effective consent to a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina for medical health services for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of (i) venereal disease and other diseases reportable under G.S. 130A-135, (ii) pregnancy, (iii) abuse of controlled substances or alcohol, and (iv) emotional disturbance. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a health care provider shall obtain written consent from a parent or legal guardian prior to administering any vaccine that has been granted emergency use authorization and is not yet fully approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to an individual under 18 years of age.

NORTH DAKOTA

SB 2265 (2021)

An unaccompanied homeless minor 14 years of age or older may consent to, contract for, and receive medical, dental, or behavioral health examinations, care, or treatment without permission, authority, or consent of a parent or guardian. Acceptable documentation demonstrating an individual is an unaccompanied homeless minor includes a statement documenting such status signed by:

A director or designee of a governmental or nonprofit entity that receives public or private funding to provide services to individuals who are homeless;

A local educational agency McKinney-Vento homeless liaison, foster care point of contact, school social worker or counselor;

An attorney representing the youth; or

The youth and two adults with knowledge of the youth's actual circumstances.

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PENNSYLVANIA

Penn. Stat. § 35-10104

Medical, dental and health services may be rendered to minors of any age without the consent of a parent or legal guardian when, in the physician's judgment, an attempt to secure consent would result in delay of treatment which would increase the risk to the minor's life or health.

UTAH

VIRGINIA

Virginia Code § 54.1-2969

E. A minor shall be deemed an adult for the purpose of consenting to:

2. Medical or health services required in case of birth control, pregnancy or family planning except for the purposes of sexual sterilization;

4. Medical or health services needed in the case of outpatient care, treatment or rehabilitation for mental illness or emotional disturbance.

Virginia Code § 54.1-2969

E. A minor shall be deemed an adult for the purpose of consenting to:

1. Medical or health services needed to determine the presence of or to treat venereal disease or any infectious or contagious disease that the State Board of Health requires to be reported.

WASHINGTON

Informed consent for health care for a minor may be obtained from a school nurse, school counselor, or homeless student liaison when:

(A) Consent is necessary for nonemergency, outpatient, primary care services, including physical examinations, vision examinations and eyeglasses, dental examinations, hearing examinations and hearing aids, immunizations, treatments for illnesses and conditions, and routine follow-up care customarily provided by a health care provider in an outpatient setting, excluding elective surgeries;

(B) The minor meets the definition of a "homeless child or youth"; and

(C) The minor is not under the supervision or control of a parent, custodian, or legal guardian, and is not in the care and custody of the department of social and health services.

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WYOMING

A minor may consent to health care treatment to the same extent as if he were an adult when the minor is living apart from his parents or guardian and is managing his own affairs regardless of his source of income.

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State Laws on Minor Consent for Routine Medical Care

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form that youth need to fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is filled out each year a student is applying for college. For youth who are experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of homelessness, and who are on their own, applying for the FAFSA can be complex.

This page provides comprehensive FAFSA-related resources to help youth, K-12 educators, homeless service providers, and higher education professionals understand, prepare, and fill out the FAFSA.

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2024-2025 FAFSA Delayed: What You Need to Know
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced that, in order to fully implement the FAFSA Simplification Act, the 2024-25 FAFSA will be released in December 2023, a delay from the usual date of October 1. This delay makes it even more important for professionals who serve youth experiencing homelessness and youth with experience in foster care - school district liaisons, service providers, college access programs, higher education homeless liaisons, and others - to understand the new FAFSA provisions for homeless and foster youth, and proactively reach out and assist youth to complete the FAFSA.

Navigating Financial Aid for Homeless Students: A FAFSA Screening Tool for High School Counselors
This FAFSA screening tool is intended to help counselors and other school staff identify if students are experiencing homelessness or in foster care before they fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Follow these steps and ask your students these questions to identify if they are independent students, meaning they do not need to include their parental information on the FAFSA.

Sample Form Letters to Determine Independent Student Status of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth for the FAFSA
Federal law (the McKinney-Vento Act) requires school district homeless liaisons to inform unaccompanied homeless youth of their status as independent students for financial aid (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA) and help them obtain verification of that status. To help implement this policy, we've prepared a sample form letter (Microsoft Word). This form letter may be edited as appropriate for your school district, institution of higher education, shelter, transitional living program, or street outreach program.

Financial Aid for Youth Who are Homeless (or At Risk of Homelessness) and On Their Own
This resource contains a flowchart to help students see if they qualify as an independent student because they are an unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness. It provides examples of who can make determinations of their status, as well as email templates.

2024-2025 FAFSA Delayed: What You Need to Know
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced that, in order to fully implement the FAFSA Simplification Act, the 2024-25 FAFSA will be released in December 2023, a delay from the usual date of October 1. This delay makes it even more important for professionals who serve youth experiencing homelessness and youth with experience in foster care - school district liaisons, service providers, college access programs, higher education homeless liaisons, and others - to understand the new FAFSA provisions for homeless and foster youth, and proactively reach out and assist youth to complete the FAFSA.

Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Determination: A Template for Financial Aid Administrators
Financial aid administrators have the responsibility to make determinations of unaccompanied homeless youth if youth are unable to get determinations from other entities. The determination must be made based on the legal definitions of homeless and unaccompanied, and independently from the reasons that the student is an unaccompanied homeless youth, or is a youth who is unaccompanied, at risk of homelessness, and self-supporting. This template can be used by financial aid administrators to make unaccompanied homeless youth determinations.

Sample Form Letters to Determine Independent Student Status of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth for the FAFSA
Federal law (the McKinney-Vento Act) requires school district homeless liaisons to inform unaccompanied homeless youth of their status as independent students for financial aid (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA) and help them obtain verification of that status. To help implement this policy, we've prepared a sample form letter (Microsoft Word). This form letter may be edited as appropriate for your school district, institution of higher education, shelter, transitional living program, or street outreach program.

Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Written Statement: A Template for Financial Aid Administrators
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Sample Verification Letters to determine Independent Student Status of unaccompanied HY

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Another ESSA amendment to the McKinney-Vento Act requires school district liaisons to inform unaccompanied homeless youth of their status as independent students for financial aid (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA) and help them obtain verification of that status.

To help implement this policy, we've prepared a sample form letter to determine the independent student status of unaccompanied homeless youth for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Microsoft Word). This form letter may be edited as appropriate for your school district, institution of higher education, shelter, transitional living program, or street outreach program.

Per federal guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, " if a student indicates that they are an unaccompanied homeless youth-or unaccompanied and self-supporting youth at-risk of homelessness-and the student is unable to provide documentation from at least one of the entities listed above, FAAs must review the student's circumstances and make the determination themselves.

Financial aid administrators have the responsibility to make determinations of unaccompanied homeless youth if youth are unable to get determinations from other entities. This template can be used by financial aid administrators to make unaccompanied homeless youth determinations.

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Sample Form Letters to Determine the Independent Student Status of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

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Welcome to Give Back Academy's

Partnering together for change, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) and Give Back Academy (GBA) were one of 20 awardees recognized by the California Department of Education as a Model Innovative Practice (MIP). GBA was asked to create a MIP toolkit that could be accessed, shared and implemented nationwide to empower youth and educators to bring about systematic change.

Give Something Back (Give Back) is a national nonprofit that empowers students to build resilience, overcome challenges and develop pathways to become self-reliant adults and leaders of their communities. In partnership with SBCSS, Give Back created GBA, a school-based mentoring program for youth experiencing adversity.

Together, we are proud to introduce our MIP, a HERO's Toolkit to inspire H ope, E mpowerment, R esilience and O pportunity!

Watch the video to see GBA in action!

GBA is currently organized as a club offered during the school day on middle school and high school campuses in five school districts throughout San Bernardino County. GBA Coaches provide monthly workshops on topics including community connections, life skills, character building, and career exploration to help youth prepare for their unique post-secondary path. The HERO's Toolkit has been identified as a MIP that can be replicated and delivered to a group of students in a variety of settings using the resources on this website.

This site is a free toolkit designed to serve as a collaborative curriculum hub for community members and educators serving as consistent, nurturing mentors in the lives of youth nationwide.

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Give Back Academy (GBA) is a club created to empower youth who have been identified by school staff to display resilience. GBA is a grant-funded program that is currently being offered on the middle school and high school campuses in five school districts throughout San Bernardino County.