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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele]This seems like a great plan and I commend the Bowser administration for it.
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Clearly, you don't live near one of these sites.  [/quote]

No, though I think my neighborhood would be a great location for such a shelter and I would welcome it (can't speak for my neighbors though). We do have other group homes for various disadvantaged groups.

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I live about two blocks from the 5500 5th street proposed site and I think it's a great idea. Deconcentrates the families from DC general and spreads resources into all wards with access to better transportation (and, thus, improves the chances to get employment) and better schools for the kids. The nimbyism that this is causing is terrifying.

One thing that I would like to see is homeless families getting access to lottery-only schools/programs in the area. For example, mandate that 3 &4 year olds staying in the shelters get to attend the local public school or a convenient charter. Not sure if that would draw widespread ire from those families that might already be on a waitlist, but it seems like an efficient use of government resources. [/quote]

I'm too lazy to Google but DCPS policy permits homeless students to attend the inbound school for the shelter.  This is the reason so many at DC General attend Payne.  This may be mandated by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.[/quote]

Yes, federal law trumps all. Per McKinney-Vento, homeless students can attend the neghborhood school (by the shelter) or their school of origin (former school). Transportation must be provided along with other supports. The naehcy site spells out all the protections for homeless students.[/quote]

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