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This bill amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to expand and clarify definitions of homelessness, with a focus on better supporting homeless children, youth, and families. The legislation broadens the definition of homelessness to include individuals experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, and increases the time sharing housing with others from 14 to 30 days before being considered homeless. It requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to ensure that all individuals defined as homeless under any provision are eligible for programs and are given equal priority. The bill also mandates that HUD publicly release annual Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data, including cumulative counts of homeless individuals and families, breakdowns by age and disability, and patterns of assistance. Additionally, the legislation emphasizes collaboration with local educational agencies, early childhood programs, and higher education institutions to identify and support homeless youth and families, and requires program providers to designate staff to ensure homeless children are enrolled in school and connected to appropriate community services. The bill aims to create a more comprehensive and flexible approach to addressing homelessness, with a particular emphasis on supporting vulnerable populations like children and youth.

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