This NCHE brief: provides information on the role of the local homeless education liaison; reviews duties of the local liaison, as required by the McKinney-Vento Act; and provides strategies for local liaisons to carry out their responsibilities, and for district administrators to support them in their work.
Revised May 2024
This NCHE brief assists school district administrators with understanding the responsibilities of the local homeless education liaison; selecting a local liaison who has the experience, knowledge, skills, and attitude to perform effectively in the position; and ensuring the local liaison has the time, authority, and support to carry out his or her responsibilities.
Published October 2018
This NCHE brief assists new local liaisons with understanding the responsibilities of the local liaison position, becoming familiar with procedures and resources for serving children and youth experiencing homelessness in their local education agency, and determining where to target their time and effort and identifying resources and support for becoming an effective local liaison.
Published July 2026
