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Strength in Diversity Act of 2021
4/17/2024, 11:44 PM
Summary of Bill HR 729
Bill 117 HR 729, also known as the Strength in Diversity Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote diversity and inclusion in schools across the country.
The bill aims to provide grants to local educational agencies to support efforts to increase diversity in schools. This includes implementing strategies to reduce racial and socioeconomic isolation, as well as promoting inclusive school climates.
Additionally, the Strength in Diversity Act of 2021 seeks to establish a voluntary program to provide funding for schools to develop and implement diversity and inclusion initiatives. This program would also support research on the impact of diversity on student outcomes. Overall, the bill is focused on addressing issues of segregation and inequality in schools by promoting diversity and inclusion. It aims to create a more equitable and inclusive educational environment for all students.
The bill aims to provide grants to local educational agencies to support efforts to increase diversity in schools. This includes implementing strategies to reduce racial and socioeconomic isolation, as well as promoting inclusive school climates.
Additionally, the Strength in Diversity Act of 2021 seeks to establish a voluntary program to provide funding for schools to develop and implement diversity and inclusion initiatives. This program would also support research on the impact of diversity on student outcomes. Overall, the bill is focused on addressing issues of segregation and inequality in schools by promoting diversity and inclusion. It aims to create a more equitable and inclusive educational environment for all students.
Congressional Summary of HR 729
Strength in Diversity Act of 2021
This bill establishes a program through which the Department of Education may award planning and implementation grants to specified educational agencies (e.g., local educational agencies) to improve diversity and reduce or eliminate racial or socioeconomic isolation in publicly funded early childhood education programs, public elementary schools, or public secondary schools.
Current Status of Bill HR 729
Bill HR 729 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2021. Bill HR 729 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 2, 2021. Bill HR 729's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 127. as of November 23, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 729
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
280Democrat Cosponsors
280Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 729
Primary Policy Focus
EducationPotential Impact Areas
- Academic performance and assessments
- Child health
- Education of the disadvantaged
- Education programs funding
- Elementary and secondary education
- Mental health
- Minority education
- Performance measurement
- Preschool education
- Racial and ethnic relations
- School administration
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 729
Strength in Diversity Act of 2021
Strength in Diversity Act of 2021
To establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes.
Strength in Diversity Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 729
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