Half of WV homeless students suspended during school year, state data shows

Half of West Virginia's homeless students were suspended as a result of behavior last school year, according to new data from the state education department.

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: August 12, 2026

Words: 892

Last Updated: 5 days, 14 hours ago

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Half of West Virginia’s homeless students were suspended as a result of behavior last school year, according to new data from the state education department.

There were 4,962 students identified homeless under federal reporting requirements, which includes students living in shelters, cars, tents, hotels or doubled up with friends.

State data showed that there were more than 16,000 disciplinary incidents and actions like suspensions involving the state’s homeless students during the 2025-26 school …

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