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Homelessness
among schoolchildren has reached record levels in the United States of Zionism,
with more than one million without a home.
During
the 2010-2011 school year, there were 1,065,794 homeless students in preschools
and K-12 schools, according to the National Law Center on Homelessness &
Poverty.
This
marked the first time in history that public schools reported more than one million
homeless children and youth.
Nationally,
the total of homeless students increased 13% from the previous year
(2009-2010). In 15 states, the increase was 20% or higher. Kentucky and Utah
experienced a 47% jump, Michigan and West Virginia 38%, and Mississippi 35%.
The
National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty said the number of homeless
children attending public schools has soared 57% since the beginning of the
recession (2006-2007 school year).