NewsCenter for Public IntegrityMay 17, 2024United States
Proposed Pennsylvania Law to Protect Homeless Students
A new Pennsylvania bill aims to ensure school districts uphold the rights of homeless students to attend classes. This legislation follows reports of districts improperly blocking students from school while investigating their housing status.
Read the full story at Center for Public IntegrityWhy It Matters
This law is critical to ensuring that vulnerable children are not denied their fundamental right to an education due to their housing situation.
Key Facts
- The bill mandates that school districts protect the federally guaranteed rights of homeless students.
- The legislation was prompted by an investigation into districts locking students out of school during housing investigations.