Sec. 6. (a) Each year, the department shall provide training to individuals who are appointed under section 3 of this chapter as liaisons for homeless children.
(b) The local educational agency shall provide professional development training to school staff, including teachers, paraprofessionals, and school support staff, at least one (1) time per year. The development training shall include:
(1) the definition of homelessness;
(2) signs of homelessness; and
(3) steps to take when a homeless student is identified.
(c) The local educational agency shall provide professional development training to specialized instructional support personnel that is designed to heighten the understanding and sensitivity of the personnel to:
(1) the needs of homeless children and youths;
(2) the rights of homeless children and youths under the McKinney-Vento Act; and
(3) the specific educational needs of homeless children and youths.
As added by P.L.133-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.155-2019, SEC.12.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 50. Homeless Children and Foster Care Children
Chapter 1. School Corporation Liaison for Homeless Children
20-50-1-1. "Homeless Children and Youths"
20-50-1-2. Office of Coordinator for Education of Homeless Children; Establishment; Duties
20-50-1-3. Local Liaison; Designation; Duties
20-50-1-4. Identification of Local Liaisons
20-50-1-5. Posting of Information Regarding Local Liaisons and Mckinney-Vento Act on Web Site