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Introduced
10/30/2020
10/30/2020
In Committee
10/30/2020
10/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Establishes a pilot program to implement policies at elementary schools that align the school day with the work day. It also establishes a grant program as a supplement to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program to support programs and activities during summer recess. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award five-year grants to local educational agencies for establishing policies at 500 elementary schools that align the school day with the work day. ED must report to Congress at the three-year mark and at the conclusion of the five-year grant period on best practices and recommendations for aligning school and work schedules, and for strengthening partnerships between schools and community resources. In addition, the bill requires ED to carry out a supplemental grant program to establish or expand community learning center summer programs.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a pilot program to implement policies at 500 elementary schools that align the school day with the work day to better support working families. It also establishes a supplemental grant program to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program to support programs and activities during summer recess when school is not in session. The bill directs the Department of Education to award five-year grants to local educational agencies to implement these policies and activities, and requires the Department to report to Congress on best practices and recommendations for aligning school and work schedules, strengthening partnerships between schools and community resources, and supporting working families.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 10/30/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8714/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8714/BILLS-116hr8714ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8714/BILLS-116hr8714ih.pdf.pdf |
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