Act 1: Supporting Graduation & Equal Access for Students Experiencing Homelessness, in Foster Care, or in the Juvenile Justice System

Resource Type: Fact Sheets
Focus Area: Stopping the School to Prison Pipeline

In January 2022, the Pennsylvania General Assembly enacted Act 1 of 2022 (Act 1) (24 P.S. § 13-1331.1), which seeks to remove educational and graduation barriers for students who experience “education instability” due to homelessness, foster care, involvement in the juvenile justice, or court-ordered placements. Act 1 of 2022 seeks to address these barriers and promote timely high school graduation and equal access to school engagement for these students.

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