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The number of homeless students in California is up nearly 10 percent
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but the reasons why may not be what you think. The state's Department of Education says there are more than 230,000 homeless students in
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California. That's up from the more than 210,000 the year before and the 187,000 the year before
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that. Now, part of the increase could be due to a bill that passed in 2021 aimed at helping
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educators see the signs of homelessness. That bill also required schools to designate liaisons
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making sure students can receive support services. Another reason for the increase could be the
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ongoing homeless crisis in the state. Nearly 25 percent of all homeless people in America
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live in California, and that number went up three percent in the last year. For Straight Arrow News
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I'm Lauren Keenan. For more unbiased, fact-driven news, download the Straight Arrow News app or visit san.com
