NEPN/NSBA Code:  JFABD

EDUCATION OF HOMELESS STUDENTS 

Lewiston Public Schools recognizes its statutory obligation to provide a free public education to homeless children and youth. Homeless students will not be segregated or stigmatized on the basis of their homelessness. In cooperation with other school units, Lewiston Public Schools will provide homeless students with suitable programs that assure equal access to education. Such education shall be provided according to the best interests of the homeless student, meaning that, to the extent feasible, the student’s education shall continue in the school the student last attended before becoming homeless, unless doing so is contrary to the wishes of the student’s parents or guardian Lewiston Public Schools shall file with the Maine Department of Education, as part of its annual Title I Plan, a description of services that will be provided to homeless children. The Superintendent will designate a Liason for Homeless Children and Youth who will coordinate the school unit’s services for homeless students. The Liaison will be responsible for identifying and enrolling homeless students so they receive the educational services for which they are eligible. 

The Superintendent is authorized to develop and implement any administrative procedures necessary to carry out this policy, consistent with applicable statutes and regulations.

Legal Reference: 42 U.S.C. §11431 et. seq. (The McKinney-Vento Homeless 

Assistance Act)

20-A M.R.S.A. §§ 13-A, 261 and 5205

Me. Dept. of Educ. Rule Ch. 14

Adopted: April 28, 2003 

Reviewed: September 24, 2012

Revised: April 24, 2023