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McKinney-Vento Support for Nebraska School District Liaisons

We understand that as a McKinney-Vento liaison in Nebraska, you likely handle various responsibilities within your district. With school districts serving students across the state's agricultural communities and growing cities, our mission is to help you become the most effective liaison possible while enhancing your service delivery.

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The Challenge in Nebraska

Nebraska presents a diverse landscape for addressing student homelessness, from its more populated urban centers to vast, predominantly agricultural rural regions.

3,577 students were identified in the 2022-2023 school year; total enrollment was almost 330k; Nebraska's identification rate for students experiencing homelessness was at 1.1%.1

Housing

A lack of safe, affordable, and stable housing is a pervasive struggle across Nebraska, significantly impacting educational access and stability for homeless students.
 
  • Many students experience homelessness by living in doubled-up situations due to economic hardship. In the 2020-2021 school year, 66.7% of identified homeless students in Nebraska were living in such arrangements.2
  • In urban areas while services may be concentrated, affordability remains a challenge, and homelessness can be more visible in shelters or the general housing market.
  • Rural communities face "hidden" homelessness due to extremely limited formal services and shelters. Families often rely on informal networks or may live in substandard conditions, making identification and outreach complex, and quickly overwhelming scarce local resources.

Transportation

Limited and costly transportation options across Nebraska contribute significantly to chronic absenteeism and difficulties in school attendance for homeless students.
 
  • In urban centers like Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island, challenges can include the expense of public transit, navigating complex networks, and managing long commutes to maintain school stability.
  • In rural areas, primary obstacles are the severe lack of public transportation and vast distances between residences and schools. Districts often provide gas vouchers, mileage reimbursement, or even bicycles to help students access education.

Did you know?

The national average of children and youth identified as experiencing homelessness is 3% of students enrolled in public education.3  Nebraska identified 1.1% during the 2022-2023 school year.

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How McKinney-Vento.org Supports Nebraska Liaisons

Streamlined Compliance

We help you meet federal regulations with up-to-date checklists, policy templates, and annual audit preparation tailored for Nebraska schools.

Enhanced Identification: Your "Army of Awareness"

Custom training materials and awareness campaigns adapted for rural and urban districts help staff recognize housing insecurity early.

Comprehensive Training

Live webinars and on-demand modules-covering trauma-informed practices, transportation logistics, and rural outreach-available year round.

Data Management and Funding Support

Tools to track students, manage eligibility, and access local/federal funding (e.g., Title I, II) help boost resource allocation.

Expert Guidance and Advocacy Support

Subject Matter Experts with many years of McKinney-Vento implementation are ready to provide support on challenging cases, work through situations and help you connect with resources to support your work.
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Success with McKinney-Vento.org

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“ As I changed school districts this last year, I have become more aware of the homelessness in the school systems. I have moved to a district with many newcomers and most have come with out parents or guardians. This information is very helpful. I am going to pay more attention to situations and help when needed. ”

Cynthia J.

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Why Nebraska Districts Choose McKinney-Vento.org

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McKinney-Vento.org delivers specialized training and compliance tools for identifying and supporting students experiencing homelessness under federal education law.

 

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Our track record speaks for itself – from small rural districts to large urban systems, we've consistently delivered measurable improvements in homeless student support and educational stability.

 

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Stop piecing together incomplete solutions. We provide the industry's only comprehensive, turnkey McKinney-Vento implementation system designed specifically for today's educational environment.

State Coordinator Contact

Ann Carmoney, McKinney-Vento State Coordinator
Phone: (402) 525-7109

Citations

1,2,3 Child and Youth Homelessness Data Profiles powered by University of Michigan Poverty Solutions and SHC

Ready to Better Support Nebraska's Homeless Students?

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We'll help you find the funding and build internal support to make this program successful in your district.

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