Schools Not Shelters Act

Schools Not Shelters Act

This bill prohibits using the facilities of certain schools that receive federal financial assistance to provide shelter or housing for any non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who has not been admitted for lawful entry.

Specifically, this bill shall apply to the facilities of (1) public elementary or secondary schools, and (2) institutions of higher education.

This prohibition shall not apply to shelter or housing provided in response to certain disasters such as a fire, flood, explosion, or tornado for which there has been a disaster declaration.

The Schools Not Shelters Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3941, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of homelessness among school-aged children by providing additional resources and support to schools.

One of the key provisions of the Schools Not Shelters Act is the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to schools to help them better support homeless students. This funding could be used for a variety of purposes, such as providing transportation to school, purchasing school supplies, or hiring additional support staff.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve coordination between schools and local homeless service providers to ensure that homeless students are receiving the support they need both inside and outside of the classroom. This could include things like connecting families with housing assistance programs or mental health services. Overall, the Schools Not Shelters Act is designed to help schools better support homeless students and ensure that they have the resources they need to succeed academically. By providing additional funding and improving coordination between schools and service providers, this bill aims to reduce the barriers that homeless students face in accessing a quality education.