The Final Report - Malcolm Shabazz City High School, Madison WI

MANDATE INFORMATION (based on functions identified by MMSD)MMSD ProgramDepartment/Function(alphabetically bydept) Mandate Specific RequirementOfferings/ComplianceAssuranceOffice of theSectionSection 11432(e)(5) of the McKinney Act requiresSuperintendent 11432(e)(5) of that school districts provide to homeless childrenAlternative Programs- the McKinney services that are comparable to services provided toInstruction to students Actother students in the school district. Specifically,in Homeless/TEPhomeless children must have access to anyProgrameducational services for which they otherwise meetthe eligibility requirements including programs forlimited English proficient children, gifted children, orchildren with handicapping conditions. Also,homeless children who meet the relevant eligibilityrequirements must have access to free and reducedprice meal programs, before- and after-schoolprograms, and programs for preschool studentsoffered by the school district. Homeless children,who meet the educational criteria, are also eligible toreceive Chapter 1 services without regard to theschool residency requirement.Office of theSuperintendentAlternative Programs-Transportation tostudents inHomeless/TEPProgramSection11432(e)(5) ofthe McKinneyActAs a general rule, Section 11432(e)(5) of theMcKinney Act requires that homeless children beprovided transportation services that are"comparable" to the services offered to otherstudents in the school selected. In some cases,however, even if "comparable" services areprovided, lack of adequate transportation may stillact as a barrier to school attendance by homelesschildren.The Districtprovidesindividualizedservices for childrento their home schoolof origin. Service isoften taxicab orotherwiseindividualized.ServiceLevelMeetsExceedsCommentsSee decision item.Virchow, Krause & Company, LLP Page 34March 11, 2002