Sep 12, 2023 | ARP-HCY, Policy Updates
On September 13, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education released a “Dear Colleague Letter” to Chief State School Officers asking States to consider modifying their administrative procedures to expedite spending American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth...
Aug 23, 2023 | ARP-HCY, Policy Updates
More than twenty organizations joined SchoolHouse Connection in signing a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Cardona requesting updated guidance on the flexible use of American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) funds to support the school...
Aug 15, 2023 | Action Alert, Policy Updates
On August 15, 2023, the Homeless Children and Youth Act (H.R.5221) was reintroduced by U.S. Representatives Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ-11,) Bill Posey (R-FL-08), Delia Ramirez (D-IL-03), and Don Bacon (R-NE-02). Most children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness...
Aug 7, 2023 | K-12, Policy Updates
On July 24, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) released updated guidance to improve educational opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. The guidance was issued in response to findings that many States...
Jul 30, 2023 | Action Alert, Policy Updates
Last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed its Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education FY2024 funding bill (LHHS). Key provisions related to children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness include: $129 million in funding for the...
Jun 30, 2023 | Policy Updates, SHC Perspectives
Students of color are significantly more likely to experience homelessness, and to face compounding barriers to college access and success. Overcoming homelessness through education therefore means relentlessly pursuing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all...
