Search Results: keywords:"educational barriers"

  • S. RES. 723 — Celebrating 40 years of Universal Design for Learning.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:196

    S. RES. 723 celebrates the 40th anniversary of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), highlighting its impact on making education accessible to students with disabilities. The resolution acknowledges the key role UDL plays in professional development for educators, helping them...

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    The Senate has made a special announcement to celebrate 40 years of a teaching idea called Universal Design for Learning, which helps make school fun and easy for everyone by using cool tools and different ways of teaching. This idea is especially important for helping kids who might learn differently, so that everyone has a chance to succeed in school and get good jobs.

  • S. 4889 — To remove educational barriers to Federal employment for workers who are skilled through alternative routes, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:721

    S. 4889, titled the “Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2024,” aims to remove educational barriers to Federal employment for workers who have gained skills through alternative routes instead of traditional college degrees. The bill directs the Office of Personnel Management to...

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    S. 4889 is like a rule book for making sure people who learn skills in special ways, not just by going to college, can get government jobs. This bill wants to check if these people can have training and help, just like those who go to college.

  • S. RES. 652 — Designating April 2024 as Second Chance Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:222

    The resolution S. RES. 652 designates April 2024 as "Second Chance Month" in the United States. It acknowledges the challenges faced by individuals with criminal records, particularly regarding employment and education, due to legal and societal barriers. The resolution praises efforts by...

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    In April 2024, the United States wants everyone to think about giving people who have been in jail another chance in life. The law encourages us to help them find jobs and go to school so they can be a happy part of our society again.