Remove barriers to educational success
Remove barriers to success for homeless youth
The California Department of Education reports that In the 2023–24 academic year, over 210,000 students in California were identified as experiencing homelessness, accounting for approximately 3.6% of the state's public school enrollment.
Twenty five percent of homeless students experience chronic absenteeism which contributes to lower academic achievement.
Improve potential for at risk kids
Data for California from the 2013-2014 academic year reveals that California K-12 schools reported 22,746 student referrals to police and 9,540 student arrests. These statistics highlight the urgent need for policy reforms aimed at dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline and promoting equitable educational opportunities for all students.
Education plays a powerful role in preventing incarceration by equipping young people with the skills, support, and opportunities they need to stay on a positive path.