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Intersections of Homelessness and Disability among K12 Students

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November 2024
Amanda L. Sullivan, Jiwon Kim, Elizabeth L. Shaver, Shay Williams, Tessa Walker, & Meg Olson

Ensuring all eligible students have full access to education and the support they need is essential for their safety, well-being, and growth. Federal, state, and local policies and programs offer support for disabled and homeless students, but these efforts are often separate. This can be a problem for individuals who face both disability and housing insecurity. This Equity by Design brief summarizes the policy, research, and applied dimensions of the intersections of student disability and homelessness.

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