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?? Can The White House eliminate the U.S. Department of Education?? Federal protections for homeless students are still in place. But the risks? They’re real. Get answers and learn how to take action now! ?? bit.ly/4hn3uHH ?? And don’t forget to bookmark SchoolHouseConnection.org for all the latest news, updates, and advocacy tools from our team. ***Other helpful SHC resources*** ?? Federal Policy Updates Live Tracker: https://lnkd.in/dcF7fZ8Z ?? 2025 Fact Sheet -- Educating Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (EHCY): https://lnkd.in/dBc6ARxv ?? McKinney-Vento Act Quick Reference: https://lnkd.in/d-ncSv7u The following federal laws and court rulings are in place to ensure educational access and opportunity for children and youth experiencing homelessness. ?? Get the fact sheet: https://bit.ly/4kGQHma This document outlines the importance of protecting educational opportunities for children and youth experiencing homelessness. It highlights the role of the Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program, and how bipartisan support ensures school stability, access to resources, and long-term success for students. ?? Get the one-pager to protect ECHY: https://bit.ly/424toKL #homelessness #whitehouse #departmentofeducation #homeless #homelessstudents #homelessnessawareness #education #educationmatters

?? Federal Protections for Homeless Students Still in Place — But the Risks Are Real. Learn about what is happening and what you can do to take action today! ?? https://bit.ly/4hn3uHH ? On March 20, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an?Executive Order?(https://bit.ly/41GhZ3r) aimed at beginning the process of eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. ? On this page ?? https://bit.ly/4hn3uHH ?? we’ve prepared answers to the critical questions below: ? What does the Executive Order do? ? Does the Executive Order change any federal education laws that are currently in place? ? What are the legal responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for students experiencing homelessness? ? Can the White House completely eliminate ED or repeal federal education laws through executive action? ? Would a Congressional bill to eliminate ED also eliminate the McKinney-Vento Act’s Education for Homeless Children and Youth program ? What’s at stake for children and youth experiencing homelessness, and children and youth in foster care? ? What about “returning education to the states?” Do states provide any educational protections or funding for students experiencing homelessness? ? How likely is it that Congress will actually pass legislation to eliminate ED and repeal federal education programs? ? What can educators and advocates do to protect educational access and stability for students experiencing homelessness or in foster care? ??? Get answers to these important questions and take action today! ?? https://bit.ly/4hn3uHH ***QUICK ONE-PAGERS*** Remember: Executive Orders do not supersede federal laws. The following federal laws and court rulings are in place to ensure educational access and opportunity for children and youth experiencing homelessness.? ?? Get the fact sheet: https://bit.ly/4kGQHma This document outlines the importance of protecting educational opportunities for children and youth experiencing homelessness. It highlights the role of the Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program, and how bipartisan support ensures school stability, access to resources, and long-term success for students. ?? Get the one-pager to protect ECHY: https://bit.ly/424toKL

?? Bookmark this new LIVE TRACKER: SHC’s Federal Policy Updates - Live Tracking of Major Actions ?? https://bit.ly/4bLCqR0 The early weeks of the new Administration and the new Congress have been tumultuous, with a dizzying pace of far-reaching administrative actions, executive orders, and legislative proposals. SHC is committed to providing you timely and accurate information. This page provides real-time updates, organized and archived by week. #federalpolicy #homelessness #mckinneyvento #departmentofeducation #livetracker

Replay this recent webinar and share with your network!????https://lnkd.in/dhGN8bHP Our team reviews the latest developments with the new Administration, the new Congress, far-reaching administrative actions, executive orders, and legislative proposals. ALL with the focus on early care and education and the most effective ways to communicate concerns to legislators.

?? Also today! There is still time to hop into this series with Attendance Works. Join us for Part 2 today at 1 PM Eastern! Register: https://bit.ly/4kgtneH (If you missed Part 1, or want a refresher, you’ll find the replay on that page too!)

? Join us TODAY at Noon Eastern for our webinar Back to Basics: Understanding and Implementing the McKinney-Vento Act. There's still time to grab your spot! ?? https://lnkd.in/d6JzQw4u This webinar will provide a refresher on the basics of the McKinney-Vento Act – the rights of students experiencing homelessness, liaison duties, funding sources to support students, and strategies and best practices to implement the law. Our team will be on hand to answer as many of your questions as possible! Presenters: From the SHC PreK-12 team - Erin Patterson Karen Rice Anasofia Trelles, plus SHC Executive Director Barbara Duffield.

?? New Data Feature: SchoolHouse Connection’s interactive #homelessness data profiles tool now includes a tab displaying the number of unaccompanied #homeless youth by state, county, state legislative district, and U.S. Congressional district. ?? https://bit.ly/4jPvKow Use this data to inform conversations, improve identification, and strengthen support for youth navigating homelessness alone. Explore the data and turn it into action.

Continue exploring the findings from our joint project in Part 2 of our two-part series with SchoolHouse Connection and Attendance Works. We'll discuss practical applications of these promising approaches that bring together attendance professionals and homeless education professionals to demonstrably increase attendance. When: March 18, 2025, 1PM Eastern Register: https://bit.ly/4kgtneH ?? If you missed Part 1, or want a refresher, you’ll find the replay on that page too!

?? Calling all homeless education liaisons! Whether you're new or experienced, you’ve likely asked, “How do I do this?!” SHC is here to help! Join our March 18th webinar for a refresher on the McKinney-Vento Act – students’ rights, liaison duties, funding sources, and best practices for implementation. Sign up today! ?? https://bit.ly/3Dw4zig #webinar #mckinneyvento #educationalrights #homeless #homelessness #federalpolicy

Education funding cuts hit rural and poor schools the hardest. Americans want more federal education funding, not less! Tell Congress to protect education, our economies, and our future. It’s easy to with this Committee for Education Funding (CEF) toolkit ?? https://bit.ly/4ijzeOV