A proposal to pilot a Young Carers Lead in Fife's schools is to be discussed at a council meeting.
Fife Liberal Democrat education spokesperson, Councillor Aude Boubaker-Calder, will put forward the motion at the upcoming Fife Council meeting.
The role would focus on ensuring young carers are supported and staff are adequately trained.
This initiative follows the adoption of the policy by the Scottish Liberal Democrats at their recent conference, where Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain and Councillor Boubaker-Calder were involved in the debate.
The most recent pupil census recorded 634 young carers in Fife's schools.
Councillor Boubaker-Calder said: "Young carers play a hugely important role in caring for family and loved ones, often at great personal cost.
"This can impact their education, their mental wellbeing and their social life due to their selfless support they give.
"It is so important that we make sure young carers are supported in face of the increased challenges they face, which is why I want Fife to look into piloting a Young Carers Champion.
"They will ensure staff are prepared but most importantly young carers are given the same opportunities as their peers."
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