State senators urged Alaska’s congressional delegation Thursday to give school districts more time to access unused federal funds to help rising numbers of Alaska youth experiencing homeless.
Calling for homeless youth funding, state lawmakers urge congressional delegation to helpANCHORAGE, Alaska - As state senators urged Alaska’s congressional delegation Thursday to give school districts more time to access unused federal funds to help rising numbers of Alaska youth experiencing homelessness, leaders at an Anchorage homeless youth shelter say increased numbers mean they’ve had to turn away those seeking shelter.
Covenant House Alaska’s staff running out of beds comes as State Senate Education Chair Löki Tobin talked on the Senate floor Thursday about a 14% rise in young people identified as experiencing homelessness during the 2022-2023 school year.
With 40% of the ARP funding left, Tobin hopes federal lawmakers will work to extend a September deadline.
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