Maryland Homeless Students Increase by a Quarter in Past 6 Years

Maryland homeless students increase by a quarter in past 6 years

BALTIMORE — The number of homeless students in Maryland has risen by 24% over six years thanks to soaring rents and improved identification of students facing housing instability, according to Maryland education data and education officials.

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Rising Homeless Student Numbers Amid Federal Aid Cuts Highlight Maryland’s Education Crisis

The number of homeless students in Maryland has seen a significant increase, rising by 24% over six years, a trend attributed to soaring rents and better identification of students facing housing instability. This alarming rise comes at a time when federal funding for homeless services is set to decrease by 11%, following cuts at the U.S. Department of Education. The juxtaposition of these developments underscores a deepening crisis in the state…