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Download full textUS House of Representatives, 2022
This document records testimony from a hearing before the Committee on Education and Labor that was held to examine how COVID-19 widened racial inequities in education, health, and the workforce. Member statements were provided by: (1) Honorable Virginia Foxx, Ranking Member, Committee on Education and Labor; and (2) Honorable Robert C. Scott,…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Racial Bias, Ethnicity
US House of Representatives, 2022
This document records testimony from a hearing before the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education that was held to discuss strengthening connections with students experiencing homelessness and children in foster care. Member statements were presented by: (1) Honorable Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan, Chairman,…
Descriptors: Homeless People, Foster Care, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education
US Senate, 2019
This hearing of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions examines reauthorizing the Higher Education Act, focusing on examining proposals to simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Following opening statements by the Honorable Lamar Alexander (Chairman, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions) and…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Student Financial Aid, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation
US Senate, 2022
This hearing of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions examines COVID-19 and going back to school safely. Opening statements were presented by: (1) Honorable Lamar Alexander, Chairman, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; and (2) Honorable Patty Murray, Ranking Member, a U.S. Senator from the State of Washington.…
Descriptors: Hearings, COVID-19, Pandemics, Reentry Students
US Government Accountability Office, 2016
Homeless youth and youth in foster care are often unprepared for the transition to adulthood. Given the economic benefits of college, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) was asked to examine the college experiences of these vulnerable youth. GAO examined: (1) college enrollment and completion for foster and homeless youth; (2) the extent to…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Access to Education, Federal Aid, Federal Programs
US Congress, 2015
The Every Student Succeeds Act (Public Law 114-95) was put in place to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure that every child achieves. The Act includes the following titles: (1) Improving Basic Programs Operated by State and Local Educational Agencies; (2) Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High-Quality…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Laws, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedDouvanis, Gus; Douvanis, Carol – Journal for a Just and Caring Education, 1995
The fastest growing homeless population is families with school-age children. Districts have trouble identifying children who come under protection of the McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, due to families' frequent moves, residency establishment difficulties, missing school records, and lack of immunizations and transportation to school. This…
Descriptors: Children, Homeless People, Legal Responsibility, Residence Requirements
General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Program Evaluation and Methodology Div. – 1989
In compliance with Section 724 of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of July 22, 1987 (Public Law 100-77), this GAO report to Congressional Committees provides estimates of the number of homeless children and youth in all states. Estimates are reported, along with additional information on subgroups for whom it was not possible to…
Descriptors: Children, Family Problems, Homeless People, Incidence
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1987
This document provides witnesses' testimonies and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing held in Los Angeles, California to examine the problems of the homeless and to suggest ways to alleviate some of the problems of the homeless. Opening statements are included by Representatives Augustus Hawkins, Edward Roybal, and Matthew Martinez.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Government Role, Hearings, Homeless People
Rose, Laura; Matthias, Mary – 1991
The components of Wisconsin's 1991 Assembly Bill 680 that considers homelessness are discussed in this document. The Bill itself addresses: (1) surplus state lands; (2) transitional housing grants; (3) prevention of homelessness; (4) establishing a low-income housing income and franchise tax credit; (5) veterans lacking a permanent address; (6)…
Descriptors: Health Services, Homeless People, Public Policy, Social Services
Harrington, Lueker – Executive Educator, 1989
Two years ago Congress passed the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act that provides $5 million a year for state programs to ensure that children are not prevented by bureaucratic or transportation obstacles from obtaining a public education. Although some homeless education plans are helping the children, the funding is inadequate. (MLF)
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid, Federal Legislation
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. – 1987
This document presents witness testimonies and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing called to examine the effects of homelessness on children and families. In their opening statements, Representatives George Miller and Dan Coats emphasize that homelessness threatens the physical health and safety of children, places them at risk of…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Children, Family Problems, Health
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1991
This document contains witness testimonies from two Congressional hearings examining the reauthorization of Title 3(b) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 relating to the drug abuse education and prevention for runaway and homeless youth and youth gangs. Opening statements are included from Representatives Martinez and Fawell. Witnesses providing…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Drug Abuse, Drug Education
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Energy and Commerce. – 1987
This document presents witnesses' testimonies and related materials from the Congressional hearing called to consider how the federal government can better meet the health needs of the homeless. Opening statements are included from Congressmen Henry Waxman, Ron Wyden, and Gerry Sikorski. Witnesses providing testimony include Robert Gallagher and…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Federal Legislation, Government Role, Health Needs
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and the Workforce. – 2000
This hearing before the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives, which was held in Phoenix, Arizona, focused on ensuring equal educational opportunities for homeless children. After an opening statement by the Honorable Matt Solomon, Subcommittee on Early…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Federal Aid
