Last week, the Department of Education (DOE) announced it will send an additional $9.6 million to schools with a significant population of homeless students.
Financial aid is coming for New York City students in temporary housing including those who may be seeking asylum as well as English language-learners and
The changes to what’s known as the Fair Student Funding formula would prioritize schools with students in temporary housing including migrants from South American countries and high concentrations of children in poverty, with disabilities and those learning English. They’re based on recommendations made by parents, policy experts and advocates this fall.