Homelessness among K-12 in California increases amid questionable spending
In the 2026-27 California budget, Gov. Gavin Newsom approved a $116 million allocation to support K-12 students experiencing homelessness. The state has allocated almost $25 billion toward addressing homelessness since 2019.
Republican Ledger staff · 8:00 PM ET

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In the 2026-27 California budget, Gov. Gavin Newsom approved a $116 million allocation to support K-12 students experiencing homelessness.
The state has allocated almost $25 billion toward addressing homelessness since 2019.
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