The Legislature established the Homeless Student Stability Program (HSSP) in 2016 with passage of the Homeless Student Stability and Opportunity Gap Act, which amended state laws related to improving educational outcomes for homeless students through increased identification services, in-school supports and housing stability. The HSSP grant provides housing support services to students and their families experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied students experiencing homelessness.
Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness; Household must have one student (up to 21) enrolled in partnering school/school district
Required for income (general), zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income, housing instability. Self-attestation permitted for zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income, housing instability.
Other community partners or programs
Program offers a duration-based maximum amount of assistance (e.g., covers rent for up to 3 months)
Does not limit eligibility on these criteria
Does not prioritize beyond eligibility requirements