WEBINAR DATE: July 30, 2026

States Driving Change: Policy Trends Supporting Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Time: 1-2 PM Eastern

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About the Webinar

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

This is the first webinar in a three-part series on state policy trends. 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 access to housing, health care, banking, and vital documents 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.

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Webinar 2: Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness — Advancing Access and Consent in State Law

Unaccompanied homeless youth face significant barriers to accessing housing and health care without parental consent. This webinar explores state legislative efforts to address those barriers, featuring examples of recent wins and ongoing campaigns across the country.

Webinar 3: State-Level Homeless Education Policy — IL, OR, WA, and Beyond

A growing number of states are enacting their own protections and supports for K12 students experiencing homelessness, independent of federal law. This webinar examines that emerging trend, highlighting recent state legislation and what it means for students, educators, and advocates.