Title IX-Students in Transition

February 2021

Did You Know?

Is there an age limit on serving secondary students?

Since the McKinney-Vento Act does not include any age limits for serving students, it applies to children and youth age 21 and under, consistent with their eligibility for public education services under state and federal law. State laws vary, but generally provide access to all students until high school graduation or equivalent, or until age 18. For ESE students, federal law provides the right to access services until age 22. 20 U.S.C. 1412(a)(1)(A).

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Identified students as of February 2021

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New FAFSA Policies for Homeless and Foster Youth

Last month, Congress passed significant new financial aid policies, including revisions to the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) for unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness and current and former foster youth. These changes are designed to remove barriers to financial aid and improve young people’s ability to access and complete higher education. This webinar, co-hosted by John Burton Advocates for Youth, Juvenile Law Center, and SchoolHouse Connection, will provide an overview of the provisions related to homelessness and foster care, summarize the broader changes to financial aid policy, provide timelines for implementation, offer opportunities to ask questions, and provide helpful practice resources.
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