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H. RES. 974 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 21 through January 27, 2024, as National School Choice Week.
January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:458
H. RES. 974 expresses support for designating the week of January 21 through January 27, 2024, as "National School Choice Week." This resolution emphasizes the importance of providing diverse educational choices for families, including traditional public schools, charter schools, magnet...
Simple Explanation
In H. RES. 974, Congress wants everyone to know about a special week in January 2024 called National School Choice Week. This week is all about understanding that kids can learn in different places, like regular schools, special-choice schools, or even at home, and everyone is invited to celebrate these choices!
H. R. 6418 — To modify the program of grants to support high-quality charter schools.
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June 04, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:956
H.R. 6418, also known as the “Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act,” aims to enhance the program of grants supporting high-quality charter schools. The bill proposes amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, allowing for pre-charter planning subgrants of up to...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a plan to help teachers who want to start new and high-quality schools by giving them money, up to $100,000, to get ready. It changes some rules about how this money can be used, but there are concerns it might not be fair or used wisely.
H. R. 8886 — To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to ensure no funds made available under such Acts may be awarded to a charter school that enters into a contract with a for-profit entity for operating, overseeing, or managing the charter school, and for other purposes.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,380
The bill, known as the “Championing Honest And Responsible Transparency in Education Reform Act” or the “CHARTER Act,” aims to prevent charter schools from using federal funds if they have contracts with for-profit companies to manage, operate, or oversee the schools. It seeks to ensure that...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule that says charter schools can't give money to for-profit companies to run them, but they can still hire companies for things like lunch, cleaning, and paychecks. This is to make sure schools focus on teaching kids, not making money.
S. RES. 531 — Designating the week of January 21 through January 27, 2024, as National School Choice Week.
January 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:335
S. RES. 531 designates the week of January 21 through January 27, 2024, as "National School Choice Week." This resolution highlights the importance of providing diverse educational options for K–12 students in the U.S., including traditional public schools, charter schools,...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 531 wants to set a special week in January 2024 called "National School Choice Week," where everyone can learn about different kinds of schools, like regular public schools, charter schools, and online schools, and how they help kids learn in the best way for them. This week is all about celebrating and learning more about these choices without being political.
S. RES. 699 — Congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 25th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 12 through May 18, 2024.
May 16, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:413
The resolution, S. RES. 699, praises the students, parents, teachers, and leaders involved with charter schools in the United States for their contributions to education. It highlights the advancements charter schools have made in improving student performance and closing academic achievement...
Simple Explanation
This is a message from the government saying "Thank you!" to all the people who help run special schools called charter schools. These schools work hard to help kids learn better, and they are celebrating their efforts during a special week in May 2024.

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