Search Results: keywords:"k-12 education"

  • H. RES. 974 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 21 through January 27, 2024, as National School Choice Week.
    Status:Introduced in House
    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...

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    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!

  • S. RES. 531 — Designating the week of January 21 through January 27, 2024, as National School Choice Week.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    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,...

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    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.

  • H. R. 9402 — To support National Science Foundation education and professional development relating to artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,706

    H.R. 9402, known as the “NSF AI Education Act of 2024," aims to enhance education and professional development in artificial intelligence (AI) through various initiatives supported by the National Science Foundation. The bill proposes scholarships and fellowships for students...

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    H.R. 9402 is a plan to help people learn more about artificial intelligence (AI) by giving out special awards and setting up learning centers at schools, so students and teachers can get better at using AI, especially in smaller or far-away places.

  • 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. R. 9211 — To improve educational efforts related to artificial intelligence literacy at the K through 12 level, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:880

    H.R. 9211, known as the “Literacy in Future Technologies Artificial Intelligence Act” or the “LIFT AI Act,” aims to enhance AI literacy education for K–12 students in the United States. The bill emphasizes the importance of understanding AI for workforce development, ethical...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9211, the "LIFT AI Act," helps kids in school learn about AI, so they'll know how to use and create smart technology. It plans to give schools money to build fun learning programs about AI to make sure kids grow up understanding how it all works.