A criticism of the McKinney-Vento Act is that
a. Even though it is not enough, any funding can make a difference in the lives of children in poverty.
b. The programs focus on the symptoms of homelessness rather than the causes.
c. Children who are in the process of being tested for a disability diagnosis and move must have their paperwork forwarded to the new school.
d. Homeless children must receive a free and appropriate education.
B Correct Answer: The programs focus on the symptoms of homelessness rather than the causes.
Feedback for Correct Answer: Critics argue that this level of funding was insufficient to address the problems of homeless people, especially the children, and further, that these programs tended to focus on the symptoms of homelessness while ignoring the causes.
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