MV Update
May 27th, 2025
October 16th, 2025
MV Reimbursement Updates
- We are still waiting on MDE to post preliminary and final allocations
- Once they are posted and have been loaded into NexSys we will be able to begin reimbursement
- Keep any itemized receipts from this month
- Our reimbursement process will move to a new platform this year to help streamline the request process
- Casey will send directions on the new platform when it goes live
Upcoming Events & PD
- 🍩 Oct. 20th - Holland Donuts & The Law, Family Law Basics - registration (yes, they really do provide donuts)
- 🍩 Oct. 27th - Grand Rapids Donuts & The Law, Family Law Basics - registration (yes, they really do provide donuts)
- Nov. 1st - 4th - NAEHCY National Conference in Dallas, also has virtual option
- Nov. 5th - AYA's Tour Night - get free tickets
- 🏠Nov. 13th - WE EXIST: The State of Youth Homelessness in Kent County - in person event is invite only but the livestream will be available for all, 8:30am - 10am
- Virtual Sessions from the MDE LGBTQ+ Students Project
- Nov. 20th - Allegan Local Planning Body meeting, 12:30 - 1:30pm
Liaison List
What should I be doing now?
- Students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence are MV eligible
- Birth - age 5 (not GSRP) - if you provided referrals or items to a younger sibling of an MV student or a young child of a student who was experiencing homelessness between 10/1/24 and 9/30/25, please send the number of younger siblings or children within the household that you helped for our final report
- Let staff know to check with you before sending out fine notices / invoices to students or families - if the student is MV we can reimburse for student fees
- You can provide transportation to parents / guardians of MV students if they need assistance to participate in fall conferences or school events
- NOTE: with current immigration enforcement activities many parents / guardians / families are unable to attend events as they normally would - if you notice a drop in attendance consider things like virtual conferences, livestreams of school events, or meeting in trusted community locations
Resources
- Major federal policy actions tracker from SchoolHouse Connection
- Low cost immigration services through Immigrant Connect at Kentwood Community Church, consultations can be done online or in person, ic@kcconline.org or 616-827-3211
- Reminder of Kent County's Eviction Prevention program (household must have a source of income)
- Housing vouchers for youth aging out of Foster Care are available in both Allegan and Kent counties
- VSP Eyes of Hope free vision care / eye glasses
FAQ of the Day
What does School of Origin mean in the MV Act?
- School of Origin has two meanings in the MV Act
- The school the student attended when they were last permanently housed
- The school the student last attended
