Policy Brief
CBPP: Medicaid Helps Schools Help Children
Medicaid provides affordable and comprehensive health coverage to over 30 million children. It also plays a little known but important role in supporting schools and making sure students, especially those with disabilities, get the care and services they need to succeed.
Policy Brief
Apr 19, 2017
For eligible children, Medicaid pays for the medical services schools provide to students with disabilities so they can get an education.
Parent Engagement Practices Improve Outcomes for Preschool Children
Parent Engagement Practices Improve Outcomes for Preschool Children
Policy Brief
Feb 16, 2017
Supporting parents' efforts to help their children develop during the preschool years improves a child's school readiness, reduces behavior problems, enhances social skills, and promotes academic success.