CA SB1204

Requires local educational agencies (school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and special education local plan areas) to collaborate with organizations providing services to homeless children and youths to enhance identification and service provision.

Mandates collaborations include working with organizations that provide counseling services, social welfare services, meal services, and housing services.

Imposes a state-mandated local program on educational agencies, which may require state reimbursement if the Commission on State Mandates determines costs are involved.

Aligns with existing federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requirements that already require states to ensure local educational agencies identify and serve homeless students.