Educational Guidance
US Congress 116th Congress
Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act [HB-7848]
[Education ]
[Crime ]
[Mental Health ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Health ]
Prohibits the use of federal funds for sworn law enforcement officers in schools. It also establishes a grant program to replace sworn law enforcement officers in schools with personnel and services that support mental health and trauma-informed services. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to hire, maintain, or train sworn law enforcement officers in elementary or secondary schools, preschools, or programs based in elementary or secondary schools. Further, it prohibits the use of public safety and community policing grants
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 07/29/2020
Spread the world
Gettr US Congress 116th Congress
Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act [S.4360]
[Education ]
[Crime ]
[Mental Health ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Health ]
Prohibits the use of federal funds for sworn law enforcement officers in schools. It also establishes a grant program to replace sworn law enforcement officers in schools with personnel and services that support mental health and trauma-informed services. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to hire, maintain, or train sworn law enforcement officers in elementary or secondary schools, preschools, or programs based in elementary or secondary schools. Further, it prohibits the use of public safety and community policing grants
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/29/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Fostering Healthy Transitions into Adulthood Act of 2020 [HB-7591]
[Children and Youth ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Health ]
To support the health and well-being of current and former foster care youth transitioning into adulthood.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Lewis
Introduced In House on 07/13/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Transportation and Infrastructure Profession Opportunity Grants Act [HB-7545]
[Infrastructure ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Education ]
[Economic Development ]
[Social Security ]
To amend subtitle A of title XX of the Social Security Act to provide for grants to conduct demonstration projects designed to provide eligible individuals with the opportunity to obtain education and training for occupations in the fields of transportation and infrastructure that pay well and are expected to experience labor shortages or be in high demand.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Lewis
Introduced In House on 07/09/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2020 [HB-7511]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Construction ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Directs the Department of Education to award grants to institutions of higher education that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs for (1) expanding or supporting outreach to high schools, local businesses, and local workforce development boards; and (2) providing academic advising programs and student support services to students who are enrolled in these apprenticeship programs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Betty McCollum
Introduced In House on 07/09/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Success for Rural Students and Communities Act of 2020 [HB-7497]
[Education ]
[Economic Development ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
Establishes a grant program through which the Department of Education may award funds to eligible partnerships to support rural postsecondary education and economic growth and development in rural communities. A grant recipient must be a partnership whose members represent at least three designated types of organizations, specifically (1) a local educational agency or educational service agency serving a rural area, (2) an institution of higher education (IHE), (3) a regional economic development entity, or (4) a rural community-serving organization
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Cheri Bustos
Introduced In House on 07/06/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
DIPLOMA Act Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement Act [HB-6106]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Children and Youth ]
Authorizes the Department of Education to award grants to states and, through them, subgrants to consortia of local educational agencies and community partners to address school readiness and achievement. Subgrants may be used for activities including early learning, academic support services, parent-education programs, and teacher training.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/05/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
DIPLOMA Act Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement Act [S.3405]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Children and Youth ]
Authorizes the Department of Education to award grants to states and, through them, subgrants to consortia of local educational agencies and community partners to address school readiness and achievement. Subgrants may be used for activities including early learning, academic support services, parent-education programs, and teacher training.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/05/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Career and Technical Education Month. [SR-515]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
This resolution designates February 2020 as Career and Technical Education Month to celebrate career and technical education across the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. on 02/27/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Supporting the goals and ideals of Career and Technical Education Month. [HR-864]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
This resolution supports the designation of Career and Technical Education Month to celebrate career and technical education across the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Introduced In House on 02/25/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Supporting Minority STEM Student to Career Act [HB-5784]
[Education ]
[Science ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve programs for minority students in STEM fields, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Marcia L. Fudge
Introduced In House on 02/06/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2020, through February 7, 2020, as "National School Counseling Week". [HJR-84]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
This joint resolution honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in elementary and secondary schools. The resolution encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E120) on 02/03/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
A resolution recognizing January 2020 as "National Mentoring Month". [SR-485]
[Children and Youth ]
[Education ]
[Human Services ]
This resolution recognizes (1) January 2020 as National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 01/28/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
A resolution designating the week of February 3 through 7, 2020, as "National School Counseling Week". [SR-477]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
This resolution designates February 3-February 7, 2020, as National School Counseling Week.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 01/16/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
TRUE EQUITY Act Transformational Reforms and Updates to Ensure Educational Quality and Urgent Investments in Today's Youth Act of 2020 [HB-5620]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Children and Youth ]
Establishes various grant programs to address educational inequities in elementary and secondary schools. Specifically, the bill creates grant programs related to (1) early childhood education, (2) high-quality and diverse teachers and leaders, (3) college and career readiness pathways, and (4) additional resources for at-risk students. For each grant program, the Department of Education (ED) must award a single grant to an eligible state. To be eligible for a grant, a state must establish an independent state oversight board. The oversight board
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Introduced In House on 01/15/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Recognizing January 2020 as "National Mentoring Month", and for other purposes. [HR-787]
[Children and Youth ]
[Education ]
[Human Services ]
This resolution recognizes (1) National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 01/09/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Success for Rural Students and Communities Act of 2020 [S.3155]
[Education ]
[Economic Development ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
Establishes a grant program through which the Department of Education may award funds to eligible partnerships to support rural postsecondary education and economic growth and development in rural communities. A grant recipient must be a partnership whose members represent at least three designated types of organizations, specifically (1) a local educational agency or educational service agency serving a rural area, (2) an institution of higher education (IHE), (3) a regional economic development entity, or (4) a rural community-serving organization
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 01/08/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
TRUE EQUITY Act Transformational Reforms and Updates to Ensure Educational Quality and Urgent Investments in Today's Youth Act of 2019 [S.3149]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Children and Youth ]
Establishes various grant programs to address educational inequities in elementary and secondary schools. Specifically, the bill creates grant programs related to (1) early childhood education, (2) high-quality and diverse teachers and leaders, (3) college and career readiness pathways, and (4) additional resources for at-risk students. For each grant program, the Department of Education (ED) must award a single grant to an eligible state. To be eligible for a grant, a state must establish an independent state oversight board. The oversight board
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 01/06/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2019 [S.3144]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Requires the Department of Labor to award grants to certain national youth-serving organizations for comprehensive workforce readiness programs provided to youth that take place before or after school, during summer vacation or holiday, or on the weekend (i.e., out-of-school-time programs). Such grants must be used to develop and implement youth workforce readiness programs, including for activities such as on-the-job and leadership opportunities, internships, and other supportive services. The bill also requires local workforce development boards
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 12/19/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
PREVENT Act of 2020 Providing Resources to End the Vaping Epidemic Now for Teenagers Act of 2020 [S.3096]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the Centers for Disease Control Prevention to develop a program to prevent the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems among students in middle and high schools, to award grants to State and local health agencies to implement such program, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 12/18/2019