Search Results: keywords:"educational equity"

  • H. RES. 1095 — Expressing support for designation of March 2024 as Music in Our Schools Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:241

    H. RES. 1095 is a resolution expressing support for recognizing March 2024 as "Music in Our Schools Month." It highlights music as an essential part of cultural heritage and education, emphasizing its role in fostering cooperation, inclusion, and personal development. The...

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    There's a plan called H. RES. 1095 that wants to make March 2024 special by celebrating music in schools. It says music is important for learning and growing, but some kids don't get the same chances to enjoy it, so it asks for more help to make music classes better for everyone.

  • H. R. 7790 — To increase the participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and industry.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,080

    The bill, H.R. 7790, known as the “Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2024,” proposes a grant program to encourage more women, underrepresented demographic groups, and people with disabilities to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics...

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    The Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2024 is like a big money jar with $15 million each year that helps girls, people from different backgrounds, and those with disabilities learn and work in areas like science and math, so more kinds of people can join in the fun and smart stuff they do!

  • H. R. 6791 — To amend the Digital Equity Act of 2021 to facilitate artificial intelligence literacy opportunities, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,579

    H.R. 6791, known as the "Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act of 2023," aims to amend the Digital Equity Act of 2021 to improve artificial intelligence (AI) education and awareness across the United States. It recognizes the growing importance of AI in the economy and stresses the need for...

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    Imagine a special class where everyone learns how smart computers work, like robots or talking devices. This bill wants to help schools in America teach kids and teachers all about these smart computers so everyone understands them better and can use them to make cool stuff.

  • S. 5478 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers and to allow an equivalent deduction for home educators.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:778

    S. 5478, known as the “Support Our Educators Act of 2024,” seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code to benefit educators. It proposes to increase the tax deduction for expenses incurred by elementary and secondary school teachers from $250 to $600. Additionally, the bill...

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    The "Support Our Educators Act of 2024" is a law that wants to help teachers and parents who teach their kids at home by letting them save more money on their taxes for buying school supplies. It plans to increase the amount teachers can deduct from $250 to $600 each year, starting after 2024.

  • S. 5458 — To allow Federal funds appropriated for kindergarten through grade 12 education to follow the student.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,476

    The bill, S. 5458, seeks to ensure that federal funding for education can follow students irrespective of whether they attend public, private, or home schools. It amends existing education laws to allow state educational agencies to allocate grants that follow students and can be used for...

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    The bill wants to let money given by the government for school follow kids wherever they go to learn, like at regular schools, private schools, or even at home, so that all kids can have the same help. It makes sure that kids can use this money for different school things, but it won't change their school lunches or how private schools do things.

  • H. RES. 1548 — Expressing support for the designation of October 2024 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:228

    H. RES. 1548 expresses support for recognizing October 2024 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. The resolution emphasizes the importance of understanding learning disabilities, which affect a significant number of students under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act....

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants everyone to pay more attention to kids who learn differently by naming October 2024 as a special month to understand and help them better in school. It also asks schools to make sure these kids get the help they need to learn well, just like everyone else.