About the Webinar

State policy plays a major role in shaping daily life for children and youth experiencing homelessness. Decisions about school enrollment, access to vital documents, health care, housing, and higher education are often made at the state level. Right now, states are acting in meaningful ways across the country.

Join SchoolHouse Connection for a webinar on 2026 state policy trends, featuring legislators from Vermont and West Virginia who will share the stories behind two recent wins.

1. A new Vermont law expanding rights for unaccompanied homeless youth
2. A new West Virginia law securing free birth certificate access for youth experiencing homelessness.

This 60-minute session is for advocates, educators, legislators, and anyone working to advance similar policies in their own state.

Presenters:

• Representative Jubilee McGill – Vermont General Assembly
• Rodd Monts, Director, State Policy – SchoolHouse Connection