Understanding & Implementing Act 67
Hosts: Region 6 ECYEH Presenter: Paige Joki, Esq, ELC-PA
What is Act 67 of 2024?
Act 67 of 2024 in PA, amending the Public School Code of 1949, provides residency dispute protections for students, requiring schools to allow students to continue in their current program while residency disputes are ongoing, and ensuring families have access to formal residency hearings and appeal mechanisms before disenrollment.
Understanding & Implementing Act 67 of 2024
Join the Region 6 ECYEH and Foster Care Programs for an informative session on the fundamentals of Act 67 of 2024 and its implications for all school staff. This 60-minute presentation will by provided by Paige Joki, Esq. from the Education law Center of Pennsylvania. Our session will be an overview of the legislation, its key provisions, and practical strategies for effective implementation in educational settings.
The session will conclude with a 15-minute Q&A, offering participants the opportunity to address questions and share insights within the framework of Act 67. Don’t miss this chance to gain clarity and actionable guidance to ensure compliance and success in your schools.
Tuesday, Apr 29, 2025, 01:00 PM
Zoom Link
Sarah Schroth is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://iu28.zoom.us/j/87153730413?pwd=TFHyxP1csXIo8GMwkYXD2EOrJP7DON.1
Meeting ID: 871 5373 0413
Passcode: 755194
ECYEH INITIATIVE PROVISIONS
EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS PROGRAM
All students have the right to a free, public and appropriate education. Being homeless can create barriers. The PA E.C.Y.E.H. program works hard to eliminate those barriers.
E.C.Y.E.H. works to provide services to all children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Services Offered by E.C.Y.E.H.
• School enrollment/placement, with the assistance of the local school district homeless liaison;
• Agency referrals (clothing, food, shelter);
• Increasing public awareness on homelessness;
• Consultative phone calls for homeless parents on preschool and school issues;
• Coordinating transportation services;
• Interagency problem-solving;
• Literature on homeless children;
• Personal visits to shelters/motels;
• Tracking/transferring school records; and
• Accessing educational programs.
Please feel free to contact us at anytime with questions or concerns.
REGION 6 RESOURCES
ECYEH - Pennsylvania's website for supporting students experiencing homelessness
ECYEH Padlet
Foster Care Padlet
Region 6 Google Drive - new resources being added frequently that are now county specific. Send any new resources to sschroth@iu28.org or iwalker@iu28.org to be included in the drive.
Sarah Schroth
Regional Coordinator for Region 6 in Pennsylvania. My office is located at ARIN IU28 in Indiana, PA. Region 6 serves the following 11 counties: Armstrong, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Indiana, Jefferson, and Potter.
Email: sschroth@iu28.prg
Website
Location: ARIN Intermediate Unit 28, West Pike Road, Indiana, PA, USA
Office: 724-463-5300 ext. 1203
Cell: 724-840-8672
Irene Walker
Region 6 Coordinator for Educational Stability for Foster Care Youth in Pennsylvania and Homeless Specialist. My office is located at ARIN IU28 in Indiana, PA. Region 6 serves the following 11 counties: Armstrong, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Indiana, Jefferson, and Potter.
Email: iwalker@iu28.org
Website
Location: ARIN Intermediate Unit 28, West Pike Road, Indiana, PA, USA
Office: 724-463-5300 ext. 1207
Cell: 724-840-8677