23 09, 2020

Submission to HUD on the proposed amendment to the Equal Access Rule

2020-09-23T10:45:19-04:00

Submission to HUD on the proposed amendment to the Equal Access Rule - 2020 The Law Center submitted a comment to HUD on their proposed rule entitled “Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs.” The Law Center believes the proposed rule directly conflicts with the McKinney-Vento Act  as it would severely harm many students, especially LGBTQ+ youth, whose educational stability and success rely on safe shelter conforming with their gender. View the full comment here.

Submission to HUD on the proposed amendment to the Equal Access Rule2020-09-23T10:45:19-04:00
21 09, 2020

Honoring Justice Ginsburg’s Legacy

2021-09-02T08:43:27-04:00

Honoring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Legacy The National Homelessness Law Center mourns the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We are grateful for her commitment—throughout her long career—to using the power of the law to protect and advance the fundamental rights of all Americans. A pioneer and fierce advocate for equal rights, Justice Ginsburg also fought her own battle against sexist policies and beliefs to become a prominent attorney and judge, ascending to the nation’s highest Court, where she continued to work and fight to make real the words that serve as its banner: “Equal Justice Under Law.”  Our [...]

Honoring Justice Ginsburg’s Legacy2021-09-02T08:43:27-04:00
18 09, 2020

IJT – September 2020

2021-09-02T08:43:36-04:00

September, 2020  SUBSCRIBE Dear Friends— As the school year starts—virtually—in many communities, the challenges for homeless children and youth are even greater than usual. As with access to housing, health care, criminal justice, and so many other systems, the pandemic has magnified existing inequalities and inequities in education. Under federal law, homeless children and youth are guaranteed equal access to education—and the supports they need to make that possible. In “normal” times, such supports include transportation, school meals, access to books and uniforms. [...]

IJT – September 20202021-09-02T08:43:36-04:00
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