"Barbara Duffield expressed concern that proposed federal budget cuts could jeopardize the support system for unhoused students, which includes essential resources for consistent school attendance."
"The Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program plays a crucial role by providing funding for liaisons that ensure unhoused students have access to vital services such as clothing, food, and counseling."
"Since 1987, the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act has authorized EHCY, serving approximately 1.4 million unhoused students, stressing the importance of educational stability for these children."
"Financial proposals suggest reducing state funding for education programs, potentially cutting the budget from $6.5 billion to $2 billion, raising alarm among educators regarding the future of the EHCY program."
Proposed federal budget cuts could severely impact funding for the Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program, which supports 1.4 million unhoused students in the U.S. The funding provides critical resources through liaisons to ensure consistent school attendance, including clothing, counseling, and food. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act has been operating since 1987 to address the needs of these students, but future suggestions could reduce funding significantly, possibly affecting program effectiveness and stability for students in need.
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