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Teachers urge council to keep Access to Counsel program to prevent student homelessness
3570192 · May 29, 2025
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Teachers and school staff asked the council to maintain funding for the Access to Counsel pilot, saying legal representation for families facing eviction kept students housed and supported their attendance and learning.
Teachers from Boston Public Schools urged the Ways and Means Committee to include continued funding for the Access to Counsel program in the FY26 budget, saying legal representation for families facing eviction helps keep students in school and avoids…
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