Educators fear their homeless students could become a target for Trump cuts

The McKinney-Vento program is facing a critical threat as the Trump administration considers eliminating the U.S. Department of Education, risking access to education for millions of homeless students. Districts are bracing for potential loss of funding or failure to meet compliance standards, while educators express concerns about increased failure rates and fewer resources, which could undermine student outcomes and school districts' ability to support vulnerable children effectively.