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H. RES. 159 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as Public Schools Week.
February 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:487
The resolution, H. RES. 159, expresses support for making the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, "Public Schools Week." It highlights the importance of public education as a foundation for democracy, noting that nearly 90% of U.S. children attend public schools....
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make a special week called "Public Schools Week," from February 24 to 28, 2025, to show how important public schools are for learning and to support students, teachers, and parents. It says that most kids in the U.S. go to public schools, and it's important to give them all the things they need to learn well.
S. RES. 576 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 4 through March 8, 2024, as National Social and Emotional Learning Week to recognize the critical role social and emotional learning plays in supporting the academic success and overall well-being of students, educators, and families.
March 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:310
S. RES. 576 expresses support for designating March 4-8, 2024, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week." This resolution acknowledges the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in promoting academic success, mental health, and future career achievements for students. It...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a special week where everyone talks about how feelings and getting along with others help kids do better in school and life. This bill wants March 4-8, 2024, to be a week to celebrate and focus on teaching kids about their emotions and relationships.
S. 4301 — To grant States and Indian Tribes the authority to waive the 2-year foreign residence requirement for educators in rural and Tribal areas, and for other purposes.
May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,238
S. 4301 allows U.S. states and Indian Tribes to request waivers for foreign educators to remain in the U.S. without needing to fulfill a 2-year foreign residence requirement. These educators must have a job offer in a rural or Tribal primary or secondary school and agree to...
Simple Explanation
S. 4301 is a bill that lets states and Indian Tribes help teachers from other countries stay in the U.S. to work in small or Tribal schools without needing to go back to their home country for two years, but only if they promise to teach there for three years. However, each state can only help 30 teachers like this each year.
S. 3699 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include expenses for certain nonathletic supplies in the above-the-line deduction for eligible educators, and to allow such deduction to interscholastic sports administrators and coaches.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:349
S. 3699, known as the “Creating Opportunity for Athletic Coaches to Help Educate Students Act” or the “COACHES Act,” proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill aims to expand the above-the-line deduction, which is a tax benefit for eligible educators, to...
Simple Explanation
The COACHES Act wants to change the tax rules so that teachers, sports coaches, and school sports helpers can get some money back when they buy things they need for their work, even if it's not all about sports.
H. R. 8328 — To establish grants to provide education on guardianship alternatives for older adults and people with disabilities to health care workers, educators, family members, and court workers and court-related personnel.
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May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,570
H.R. 8328, also known as the “Alternatives to Guardianship Education Act,” aims to create grants for education programs about guardianship alternatives. These programs are intended for health care workers, educators, family members, and court workers to raise awareness about...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8328 is like a plan to give money to teach people, like doctors and teachers, about better ways to help older people and those with disabilities without taking away their freedom. It wants to make sure everyone uses the money wisely, but it might need some better rules to do so.
H. R. 1054 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers.
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February 06, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:314
H.R. 1054 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to increase the tax deduction available to elementary and secondary school teachers for certain expenses. Specifically, it proposes raising the deduction limit from $250 to $1,000 for eligible educators. This change is...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1054 is a plan that wants to let teachers keep more of their money by allowing them to claim up to $1,000 instead of just $250 for things they buy for their classrooms, like supplies. This change will start for anyone who files taxes after 2025.

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