Red Shirt Day 2019 Resolution - Declaring Pennsylvania Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week

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A 2019 city resolution from the Council of the City of York, Pennsylvania, declares November 18–22, 2019 as “Pennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week” and Friday, November 22, 2019 as “Red Shirt Day.” The resolution outlines the prevalence of youth homelessness, the barriers to school attendance, and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act obligations for schools. It also urges residents to support education as a pathway to stability and encourages wearing red to show solidarity with children experiencing homelessness and educators.

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Council of the City of York, PA Session 2019 Resolution No. INTRODUCED BY: Edquina Washington DATE: November 19, 2019 A RESOLUTION Declaring November 18-22, 2019 as “Pennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week” and Friday, November 22, 2019 as “Red Shirt Day” in the City of York. WHEREAS, Homelessness continues to be an issue in many communities across the Commonwealth – a problem that is not just an urban issue but also can be found in the most rural of counties; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this resolution is to educate the public about the prevalence of youth experiencing homelessness, the barriers that may prevent youths from attending school , and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act that all schools must comply with to overcome those barriers; and WHEREAS, there are limited resources available to youth experiencing homelessness, including a shortage of affordable housing for displaced minors, and homeless assistance service providers; and WHEREAS, there are many organizations committed to sheltering and providing support services, meals and food supplies to people experiencing homelessness, however, very few of these services are specific to the needs of unaccompanied minors; and WHEREAS, many shelters will not accept a child under 18 years of age without the company of a parent or guardian and there is still a dire need for additional resources to assist students experiencing homelessness to attend school and be successful, including the basic needs of food, clothing and educational supplies; and WHEREAS, the goals of Pennsylvania's Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (PA ECYEH) Program are to inform local school districts of their responsibilities to homeless children and youth, to increase awareness about the needs of homeless children, explain current laws and policies, and provide practical tips for working with homeless children in order to help each student experiencing homelessness to have a school life that is as regular as possible; and WHEREAS, Red Shirt Day is an important piece of this effort and is geared to raise awareness in encouraging schools, communities and individuals to plan for and support assistance programs for youth experiencing homelessness as they look to complete their education; and WHEREAS, City Council encourages residents to wear red on "Red Shirt Day” to show solidarity with children experiencing homelessness and their educators; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of York, Pennsylvania, that Council hereby declares November 18-22, 2019 as “Pennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week” and Friday, November 22, 2019 as “Red Shirt Day” in the City of York. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City Council urges all residents to recognize that education is key to preventing future homelessness and provides stability and support to youth experiencing homelessness. PASSED FINALLY: BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAS: , , , , NAYS: Henry Nay Nixon, President of Council ATTEST: _________________________________________ Dianna L. Thompson-Mitchell, City Clerk

FAQs

What dates does the resolution establish in 2019?

It declares November 18–22, 2019 as “Pennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week,” and Friday, November 22, 2019 as “Red Shirt Day.”

What law and school responsibilities does the resolution reference?

The resolution references the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, stating that all schools must comply to help overcome barriers faced by youth experiencing homelessness.

How does the resolution ask residents to participate?

City Council encourages residents to wear red on “Red Shirt Day” to show solidarity with children experiencing homelessness and their educators, and to recognize education as key to preventing future homelessness.

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