Pennsylvania HB2852 ensures children and youth experiencing homelessness have equal access to public education.

Pennsylvania HB2852 amends the Public School Code to ensure children and youth experiencing homelessness have equal access to public education. The bill mandates that school entities provide these students with the continuation of their education in the school of origin or enroll them in the public school where they are living. It prohibits segregating or stigmatizing students based on their housing status and requires the designation of a homeless education liaison to assist with identification, enrollment, and other support services.

Pennsylvania HB2852 ensures children and youth experiencing homelessness have equal access to public education.

Pennsylvania HB2852 amends the Public School Code to ensure children and youth experiencing homelessness have equal access to public education. The bill mandates that school entities provide these students with the continuation of their education in the school of origin or enroll them in the public school where they are living. It prohibits segregating or stigmatizing students based on their housing status and requires the designation of a homeless education liaison to assist with identification, enrollment, and other support services.