This document summarizes several laws and acts that protect homeless, runaway, and throwaway youth in America. It discusses the McKinney-Vento Act which aims to protect the rights of homeless students and ensure equal education access. It also outlines the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act which established a national reporting system and services to assist runaway and homeless youth. Finally, it notes other relevant laws like FERPA, IDEA, and free school lunch provisions that provide protections and support for homeless youth.