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Secretary Cardona, Senator Manchin, and Senator Murray to Hold Roundtable to Discuss Resources for Students Experiencing Homelessness

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  • Roundtable Discussion on Support for Students Experiencing Homelessness
    Date
    Fri, Apr 23 2021, 8:15pm
    Who

    Participants:

    Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
    Senator Joe Manchin
    Senator Patty Murray
    Students from across the country who have experienced homelessness

    What

    Roundtable Discussion on Support for Students Experiencing Homelessness

    When

    4:15 - 5:00 p.m. ET

    Where

    Zoom event link will be sent upon RSVP

    Press: If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov

Tomorrow, April 23, Secretary Cardona will join Senators Joe Manchin (WV) and Patty Murray (WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), for a virtual roundtable with students who have experienced homelessness. The students will share their experience with being a student while also experiencing homelessness and the impact the pandemic has had on them and other students who have had similar experiences. Participants will also discuss how the American Rescue Plan includes $800 million in funding that will provide resources to states to support students experiencing homelessness.

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August 20, 2024

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