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Introduced
07/24/2019
07/24/2019
In Committee
07/24/2019
07/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to redesignate and expand the Troops-to-Teachers Program, and for other purposes. This bill revises and expands the Troops-to-Teachers Program, which supports the transition of current and former military personnel to employment positions in education. The program places personnel in (1) elementary and secondary schools that serve more than a certain percentage of lower-income students or those who qualify for aid under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and (2) Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded schools. The bill renames the program as the Troops-to-Support-Education Program and expands the positions covered to include a number of teaching support, administrative, and security personnel. Excluded from eligibility are positions performed outside the grounds of a school or for a contractor. For placement in non-teacher positions, the service member must obtain credentials required by the state in which the position is located. The bill increases the total number of stipends and bonuses provided. It also increases the limit on the amount of obligations for the program for each fiscal year. The Department of Defense may enter into partnership agreements with tax-exempt charitable organizations to assist with the placement of participants.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Heroes Entering Roles Of Education Service Act or the HEROES Act, revises and expands the existing Troops-to-Teachers Program. The program is redesignated as the Troops-to-Support-Education Program and its scope is expanded to include not only teaching positions, but also other roles in education such as school resource officers, school leaders, instructional support personnel, and other staff. The bill increases the total number of stipends and bonuses provided, and raises the limit on funding for the program each fiscal year. The Department of Defense can now enter into partnerships with tax-exempt charitable organizations to assist with placing participants in eligible schools, which include those serving a high percentage of low-income students or students with disabilities, as well as Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded schools.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 07/24/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2248/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2248/BILLS-116s2248is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2248/BILLS-116s2248is.pdf.pdf |
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