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...
Apr 5, 2023 | Resources, State Policy
This document summarizes current state laws pertaining to access to vital records for children and youth experiencing homelessness. Specifically, it includes statutes that provide fee waivers for people experiencing homelessness for birth certificates (BC), state...
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 10, 2020 | Resources, State Policy
Quality early childhood programs can change the trajectory of a child’s life. Yet homelessness creates unique barriers to accessing and participating in early childhood programs. Federal laws and regulations support prioritizing and streamlining access to child care...
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...
Feb 15, 2023 | Resources, State Policy
The lack of a high school degree is the single greatest risk factor for young adult homelessness. Youth who did not complete high school were 4.5 times more likely to experience homelessness than their peers who completed high school. While the federal McKinney-Vento...
