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Introduced
08/06/2020
08/06/2020
In Committee
08/06/2020
08/06/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Directs the Department of Education to establish three grant programs to increase enrollment and performance of underrepresented students in advanced courses and programs. Local educational agencies receiving grants or subgrants must use such funds for certain activities, such as conducting community engagement, expanding enrollment of underrepresented students in advanced courses, and providing direct services (e.g., tutoring) to underrepresented students.
AI Summary
This bill, the Advanced Coursework Equity Act, directs the Department of Education to establish three grant programs to increase enrollment and performance of underrepresented students in advanced courses and programs at elementary and secondary schools. The bill requires grant recipients, including state educational agencies and local educational agencies, to implement enrollment mechanisms such as open enrollment, universal enrollment, or universal screening for advanced courses, and to provide training and supports to bridge inequities in advanced coursework participation and performance across student subgroups. The bill also authorizes $266 million in funding for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2023 to carry out the grant programs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 08/06/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4480/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4480/BILLS-116s4480is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4480/BILLS-116s4480is.pdf.pdf |
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