Tom Harkin: “Well, if you have got some suggestions on how we do that, I would like to know.”

Again, I thank the Senator for this clarifying question. Under this bill, State plans must include a certification that there are in effect in the State requirements that include the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless…

I look forward to her speedy confirmation.

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will please come to order.

I thank the Senator for her important question. Her understanding is correct. The definition of homeless children and youth found at 42 U.S.C. Sec. 11434A is the definition we intend to apply to homeless children and families where those…