Feb 16, 2021 | State Policy
2020 brought opportunities for reflection and reset as our nation grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice, and a tense presidential election cycle. In the midst of these challenges, SchoolHouse Connection’s state policy team testified before interim...
Jan 29, 2021 | New Resources, State Policy
This document summarizes the current state laws on vital records pertaining to children and youth experiencing homelessness. Please contact Patricia Julianelle to share information about other state laws on vital records and youth experiencing homelessness. Indiana SB...
May 19, 2020 | News and Views, State Policy
With just one day remaining in the 2020 legislative session, HB 1414 crossed the finish line in the Missouri state legislature last week. It now awaits the governor’s signature. HB 1414 will: Expand homeless youth’s access to Medicaid up to age 21 (Missouri has not...
Apr 16, 2019 | Policy Updates, State Policy
Thanks to tenacious state and local advocates, five of SchoolHouse Connection’s state bills on youth homelessness have become law in three states.These new laws will help youth experiencing homelessness access housing and services; graduate high school; find...
Feb 25, 2019 | Policy Updates, State Policy
The 2019 state legislative season is in full swing, and SchoolHouse Connection is co-leading advocacy on 17 bills in 8 states (IN, KY, ME, MO, NV, TN, TX, UT). We’re also supporting advocates on policy reforms in five additional states (AZ, CA, GA, MD, WA), and...
Nov 19, 2018 | Policy Updates, State Policy
Although state legislatures will not begin considering new legislation until early next year, SchoolHouse Connection and our state policy partners have been working feverishly for months to prepare. Last week, our first bill was introduced. Representative Mary...
