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S. 3681 — To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support the recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals in public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs, and for other purposes.
January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,002
S. 3681 is a bill designed to create a grant program managed by the Secretary of Education to help recruit and retain paraprofessionals—support staff in classrooms and schools—in public elementary, secondary, and preschool programs. The program allocates funds to states based...
Simple Explanation
S. 3681 is a plan to give schools money to hire and keep helpers for teachers, like assistants, so teachers have more help in the classroom. The schools that need the most help, like those with many kids from families who don't have a lot of money, will get special attention to receive this money.
H. R. 9570 — To provide grants to local educational agencies to help public schools reduce class size in the early elementary grades, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,827
H.R. 9570, also known as the "Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2024," aims to provide grants to local educational agencies to help public elementary schools reduce class sizes from kindergarten to grade 3. The bill prioritizes schools with a high percentage of students...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give money to schools so they can have fewer kids in each classroom, especially for the youngest students, and it also wants to make sure they have good teachers and improved school buildings. It mainly helps schools with lots of kids from families who don’t have a lot of money.
S. RES. 845 — Expressing support for the recognition of September 23, 2024, to September 29, 2024, as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:403
S. RES. 845 is a resolution introduced in the Senate by Ms. Hirono and several other senators. It expresses support for recognizing the week of September 23 to September 29, 2024, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Week." These institutions...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a special week where everyone celebrates schools that help Asian American and Pacific Islander students who might not have a lot of money or whose parents didn't go to college. This resolution says we should cheer for these schools and the students during one week in September 2024!
S. 4380 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote the matriculation, and increase in the graduation rates, of individuals with disabilities within higher education.
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May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,719
S. 4380 aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to support individuals with disabilities in higher education. The bill proposes to enhance matriculation and graduation rates by providing information, support, and resources, particularly for first-generation or...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier for students with disabilities to go to college and finish school by helping with money and support, especially for those who might not have a lot of money or whose parents didn’t go to college.
H. R. 7811 — To authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to create evidence-based student success programs designed to increase participation, retention, and completion rates of high-need students.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,310
H.R. 7811, the "Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2024," aims to help high-need students finish higher education by providing grants to educational institutions. The Secretary of Education is authorized to award these grants to help institutions implement evidence-based...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, the government wants to help students who need extra support finish college by giving schools money to start helpful programs. They want to especially help kids who don't have a lot of money, whose parents didn't go to college, or who belong to groups that need more help.
S. RES. 815 — Designating the week beginning on September 9, 2024, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
September 17, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:302
S. RES. 815 establishes the week starting on September 9, 2024, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week." Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) are colleges or universities where at least 25% of the students are Hispanic, and they play a crucial role in providing...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants everyone to celebrate a special week in September 2024 for schools that help lots of Hispanic students learn and succeed. These schools are extra important because they help many kids have better chances in the future.
S. 5041 — To provide grants to local educational agencies to help public schools reduce class size in the early elementary grades, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,848
S. 5041 is a bill that provides grants to local educational agencies to help public schools reduce class sizes in kindergarten through third grade. The bill aims to improve educational outcomes by making classes smaller, ensuring schools recruit and retain qualified teachers,...
Simple Explanation
S. 5041 is a rule to give schools money to make classes smaller for young kids, especially in places where families don't have a lot of money, so that students can have more help from teachers.
S. RES. 815 — Designating the week beginning on September 9, 2024, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:289
S. RES. 815 aims to declare the week starting September 9, 2024, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week." Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) are colleges and universities with at least 25% of Hispanic students enrolled. These institutions play a crucial role in...
Simple Explanation
In September 2024, a special week will be dedicated to celebrating schools and colleges that help many Hispanic students learn and succeed, showing how important these places are for everyone's future.
S. 4565 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for institutional ineligibility based on low cohort repayment rates and to require risk-sharing payments of institutions of higher education.
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June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,083
The bill S. 4565, titled the "Student Protection and Success Act," aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to address low cohort repayment rates and establish risk-sharing payments for institutions of higher education. Beginning in 2027, colleges and universities with...
Simple Explanation
This new bill wants schools to help students pay back their loans. If too many students can't pay, the schools might not get money from the government anymore. Schools that do a good job helping students with their loans can get extra money as a reward.
S. 5372 — To establish an Educational Equity Challenge Grant program administered by the Department of Education.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,234
S. 5372 aims to establish an Educational Equity Challenge Grant program run by the Department of Education. The program would provide grants to schools and educational organizations to implement evidence-based strategies to improve the academic and health outcomes for...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give money to schools to help kids learn better, especially those who had a tough time during the pandemic. It makes sure that a good part of the money goes to places like small towns and poorer areas, and it checks that the money is used wisely.

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