Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2025 amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to better serve homeless children, youth, and families.
The Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2025 amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to enhance support for homeless children, youth, and families. It expands the definition of homelessness to include those staying for 30 days in shelters or transitional housing. The bill mandates that unaccompanied youth be informed of their independent student status for federal student aid purposes. It also requires local educational agencies, early care and education programs, and institutions of higher education to collaborate in identifying and serving homeless youth and families.
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