As State and local educational agencies (SEAs and LEAs) begin planning for implementation of these protections in collaboration with State and local child welfare agencies, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Health and Human Services (HHS) would like to provide important information regarding the new requirements.
Author(s): Senior Advisor Ann Whalen (United States Department of Education), Assistant Secretary Mark H. Greenberg (United States Department of Health and Human Services)
Publication Date: 2016
Topic(s): Best Interest Determinations, Every Student Succeeds Act, Foster Youth, Transportation
Resource Type: Dear Colleague Letter
Recommended Audience(s): Agency Leaders and Professionals
Click to Download: ED-HHS Join Letter