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flag Hawaii’s student homelessness hits nearly 9%, highest in recent memory, with no state funds for UH students despite rising risks to health and education.

flag Homelessness among students in Hawaii, especially in the Nānākuli-Wai’anae district, has reached nearly 9%, the highest level in recent memory, according to state officials. flag The state ranks among the top in the nation for youth homelessness, alongside Washington, D.C., New York, and Alaska. flag Despite increased local funding for homelessness services, no state resources have been allocated specifically for University of Hawaii students. flag Experts warn housing instability harms education, mental health, and long-term well-being, increasing risks of trauma, depression, and suicide. flag Nationally, about 4.2 million young people experience homelessness annually, including 700,000 unaccompanied minors, underscoring a growing crisis that threatens future economic and social stability.

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