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This bill establishes the position of a homeless education coordinator in West Virginia counties designated as "urban" by the State Board of Education, requiring a full-time coordinator in these areas and a part-time coordinator in "rural" counties, with urban and rural designations potentially based on Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) classifications. The bill also outlines the qualifications and extensive responsibilities of these coordinators, which include identifying and enrolling homeless children and youth, connecting them with essential services like healthcare and mental health support, expediting school placements, coordinating programs to avoid duplication, and ensuring parents and unaccompanied youth are informed of their educational rights and available services, including transportation. The coordinators will also work with federal programs like the McKinney-Vento Act, which provides funding and support for homeless children and youth, and will be responsible for training school personnel on the specific needs and rights of this student population, as well as mediating enrollment disputes. This initiative aims to improve educational access and support for homeless students by creating dedicated roles to address their unique challenges.

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