Dossier
homeless students
Coverage of homeless students in the Nexus archive.
Massachusetts Legislatureorganization1Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiroperson1Rep. Jeff Royperson1Sen. Brendan Crightonperson1special education transportationtopic1Senate economic development bond billtopic1Zohran Mamdaniperson1New York City's public schoolsorganization1state budgettopic1foster care studentstopic1English language learnerstopic1
- The Legislature can adopt a simple fix to help Massachusetts communities drowning in student transportation costs
Massachusetts communities face rising student transportation costs, particularly for special needs and homeless students. A proposed amendment to the Senate’s economic development bond bill aims to increase competition and reduce costs by updating transportation vehicle requirements, addressing findings from an Inspector General report that highlighted lack of bidding competition for contracts.
- Albany budget deal gives Mamdani 2-year mayoral control extension, boosts funding for needy students
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's control of New York City's public schools is extended for two years through June 2028, and the state will provide $143 million more in funding for homeless students, those in foster care, and English language learners.