Search Results: keywords:"educational programs"

  • S. 5122 — To establish the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,596

    S. 5122 aims to create the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park to honor the life and legacy of Julius Rosenwald, a philanthropist who significantly contributed to African-American education in the South by funding schools in partnership with Booker...

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    S. 5122 is a plan to make a special park to remember Julius Rosenwald, a man who helped build schools for African-American children a long time ago. The park will have a main place in Chicago, and people will work to keep the old schools nice and teach others about them.

  • S. 3656 — To direct the President to designate a month as African Diaspora Heritage Month.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,006

    The bill S. 3656, titled the “African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2024," proposes that the President designate a month each year to celebrate African Diaspora Heritage Month. It highlights the significant contributions of the African diaspora to the United States in terms...

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    The bill wants the President to pick a special month every year to celebrate people from Africa and their great things they do in America. But it doesn’t say which month it should be or how exactly to celebrate, and it doesn’t give any money to help with the celebrations.

  • H. R. 10391 — To prohibit the continuing availability of any portion of a Federal payment to the District of Columbia for a program of District of Columbia resident tuition support for a fiscal year which remains unobligated as of the end of the fiscal year, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:576

    The No More D.C. Waste Act aims to stop federal payments for the District of Columbia's resident tuition support program from being carried over to the next fiscal year if they remain unused by the end of the current year. Specifically, any leftover funds must lapse and will...

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    The No More D.C. Waste Act wants to make sure that if money given to help students from Washington, D.C. go to college isn't used by the end of the year, it can't be saved for the next year. It also asks for a report on how the money was spent, starting from 2026.

  • H. R. 9548 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on high-impact tutoring in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:575

    H.R. 9548 proposes a study led by the Secretary of Defense on the use and improvement of high-impact tutoring in schools managed by the Department of Defense Education Activity. The study aims to analyze existing tutoring programs, identify ways to enhance student...

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    H.R. 9548 wants the Secretary of Defense to look into how tutoring is done in special schools for kids whose parents work for the military, to see if it can be made better and more kids can join. The plan is to find out what's best for the tutoring but without taking money away from other important school things.

  • H. R. 6500 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish an Office of Prison Education, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,852

    H.R. 6500 aims to establish an Office of Prison Education within the Bureau of Prisons to improve educational programs for incarcerated individuals. The bill outlines plans to provide quality education, ranging from basic literacy to postsecondary education, and ensure access to these...

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    Imagine a special new office, like a school, is being set up in places where people have to stay for a while because they did something wrong. This school wants to help them learn many things so that when they can go home, they can find jobs and not do bad things again.

  • S. 3448 — An Act To reauthorize the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to support Holocaust education programs, and for other purposes.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:145

    S. 3448 is a bill aimed at reauthorizing the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to continue supporting Holocaust education programs. It amends the Never Again Education Act to extend funding for these programs through the fiscal year 2030. This ensures...

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    S. 3448 is like giving a special group the power to keep teaching people about something very important that happened a long time ago, called the Holocaust, until the year 2030, but without always checking if we still need to do it the same way or how much it will cost.

  • H. R. 10317 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a community engagement requirement for certain individuals under the Medicaid program.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,042

    H. R. 10317 proposes amendments to the Social Security Act to introduce a community engagement requirement for certain Medicaid recipients. This requirement mandates that eligible individuals work, participate in community service, or engage in a work program for at least 80...

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    H. R. 10317 is a proposal that wants people on Medicaid, a program that helps with health costs, to do activities like working or helping in the community for a certain number of hours each month. Some people, like kids or older people, don’t have to do it, but if others don’t, they might lose their healthcare benefits.

  • S. 4580 — To establish, improve, or expand high-quality workforce development programs at community colleges, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:4,857

    The proposed bill, S. 4580, also known as the “Pathways to Prosperity Act,” aims to enhance workforce development programs at community colleges across the United States. It intends to provide competitive grants to eligible institutions to establish partnerships with local...

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    The Pathways to Prosperity Act is a plan to help community colleges teach people the skills they need for jobs in their area by working with local businesses and making learning easier and more affordable.

  • H. R. 9180 — To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide education assistance to public safety officers, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,241

    H.R. 9180, also known as the “Educational and Career Opportunities for Public Safety Act of 2024” or the “EdCOPS Act of 2024,” aims to offer educational support to public safety officers to help them in pursuing higher education. The bill proposes financial assistance for both eligible public...

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    The EdCOPS Act of 2024 wants to help police officers and firefighters pay for college if they keep working for a few more years, and it can even help their kids with school too!

  • S. RES. 904 — Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:153

    The Senate Resolution S. RES. 904 recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA), which was founded in 1949 in New York City. The resolution highlights the ABAA's commitment to high standards in the book trade, support for educational programs...

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    The U.S. Senate made a special note to say "happy 75th birthday" to a group called the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA), who are like book superheroes dedicated to finding and taking care of really old and rare books. They’re applauding them for being awesome at keeping the book world magical and sharing that magic with everyone who loves books!

  • H. R. 6888 — To develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of renewable energy.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,735

    H. R. 6888 aims to improve career and technical education programs related to renewable energy by offering grants. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Energy, in collaboration with the Secretary of Education, to award competitive grants to partnerships that develop or expand...

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    H. R. 6888 is a plan to give money to schools so they can teach kids about using energy from the sun and wind, making buildings use less energy, and helping schools learn better, with $100 million available to help make these ideas happen.

  • H. RES. 52 — Recognizing and honoring the work of community organizations and individuals who create and maintain services and educational programs for marginalized groups ensuring the resilience and prosperity of members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:359

    H. RES. 52 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to recognize and honor community organizations and individuals who support and educate marginalized groups, particularly those in the LGBTQIA+ community. The resolution highlights the importance of safe community spaces...

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    H. RES. 52 is a way for the House of Representatives to say "thank you" to people and groups who help make the world a better place for LGBTQIA+ people. It talks about how important it is to keep these safe and happy places but doesn't actually say how we'll do it.

  • S. RES. 546 — Designating February 2024 as Hawaiian Language Month or ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:198

    S. RES. 546 is a resolution in the United States Senate that designates February 2024 as “Hawaiian Language Month” or “‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month.” This resolution recognizes the historical significance of the Hawaiian language, which was nearly extinct by the 1980s but has since...

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    In February 2024, the United States Senate wants to celebrate and promote the Hawaiian language, which is very special to the Hawaiian people. This month is called Hawaiian Language Month and helps everyone remember and learn about this important language.