by Leconte Lee | Aug 14, 2018 | New Resources
State policy change is an important strategy to address youth homelessness, since many of the laws that most directly impact youth experiencing homelessness – the rights of minors, health care, housing, employment, education, and child welfare – fall within the...
by Leconte Lee | Aug 14, 2018 | New Resources
This document includes states with laws allowing minors, including unaccompanied homeless minors, to consent for routine health care. It does not address state laws that empower minors to consent for substance abuse treatment, mental health care, treatment for...
by Leconte Lee | Aug 13, 2018 | New Resources
Two examples of SchoolHouse Connection’s recent successes in state policy advocacy to address youth homelessness: Allowing unaccompanied homeless youth to get their birth certificates and IDs in Tennessee. Empowering homeless unaccompanied minors to enter shelters...
by Leconte Lee | Jan 8, 2018 | New Resources
Federal rules on immigrant youth and families are changing rapidly. Our regularly updated brief provides basic information about eligibility for education services, and practical suggestions for schools. Download the English version [PDF] Download the Spanish version...
by Leconte Lee | Aug 1, 2018 | New Resources
This short document provides basic information to help housing and homeless assistance providers advocate with their families and youth for appropriate educational services, from birth through higher education. The rights and protections outlined here apply to all...
by Leconte Lee | Aug 1, 2018 | New Resources
The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) amended the McKinney-Vento Act’s Education for Homeless Children and Youth program, as well as Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The ESSA amendments include many provisions designed to improve...
