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An illustration depicts two children’s faces along with several drawings of houses. — Unhoused and Undercounted lead illustration. (Matt Manley for the Center for Public Integrity)

Diversity & Equity Community & Wraparound Programs Federal policy and reform

Hidden toll: Thousands of schools fail to count homeless students

Federal law promises homeless children an equal shot at education. Many fall through the cracks.

By

Amy DiPierro, Center for Public Integrity

and

Corey Mitchell, Center for Public Integrity

| November 15, 2022, 10:00am UTC