Bill > HR1241

This bill aims to improve the full-service community school program by authorizing increased funding and expanding the definition and requirements of community schools. Key provisions include: - Authorizing $500 million to $1 billion in annual funding from 2021 to 2025 to support full-service community schools that provide integrated student supports, expanded learning opportunities, family/community engagement, and collaborative leadership. - Defining "community school" and establishing requirements for community school coordinators, community-wide leadership teams, and school-based leadership teams. - Providing planning, implementation, and expansion grants to eligible entities (local educational agencies, community-based organizations, etc.) to establish and scale up full-service community schools. - Allowing the Secretary to award renewal grants to continue successful community school initiatives. - Authorizing grants to states to support statewide community school efforts, including providing subgrants and technical assistance. - Requiring comprehensive evaluations of the community school program's impact on student outcomes and school climate. The goal is to expand access to full-service community schools that address students' comprehensive needs and promote family/community engagement and collaborative leadership.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1241/all-info