Streamlining Accountability and Value in Education for Students Act

12/7/2023, 5:05 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 118 s 1971, also known as the Streamlining Accountability and Value in Education for Students Act, aims to improve the accountability and value of education for students in the United States. The bill focuses on several key areas to achieve this goal.

First, the bill seeks to streamline the reporting and accountability requirements for schools and school districts. This includes reducing duplication of reporting requirements and ensuring that data on student performance is easily accessible to parents, educators, and policymakers.

Second, the bill aims to increase transparency in education funding by requiring schools to report how they are using federal funds and how those funds are impacting student outcomes. This will help ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively to support student success. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to support the development of high-quality assessments that accurately measure student learning and growth. This will help educators better understand how students are progressing and identify areas where additional support may be needed. Overall, the Streamlining Accountability and Value in Education for Students Act is designed to improve the quality of education in the United States by increasing accountability, transparency, and value for students. It is an important piece of legislation that has the potential to positively impact the education system and student outcomes across the country.
Congress
118

Number
S - 1971

Introduced on
2023-06-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/14/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 118 s 1971, also known as the Streamlining Accountability and Value in Education for Students Act, aims to improve the accountability and value of education for students in the United States. The bill focuses on several key areas to achieve this goal.

First, the bill seeks to streamline the reporting and accountability requirements for schools and school districts. This includes reducing duplication of reporting requirements and ensuring that data on student performance is easily accessible to parents, educators, and policymakers.

Second, the bill aims to increase transparency in education funding by requiring schools to report how they are using federal funds and how those funds are impacting student outcomes. This will help ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively to support student success. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to support the development of high-quality assessments that accurately measure student learning and growth. This will help educators better understand how students are progressing and identify areas where additional support may be needed. Overall, the Streamlining Accountability and Value in Education for Students Act is designed to improve the quality of education in the United States by increasing accountability, transparency, and value for students. It is an important piece of legislation that has the potential to positively impact the education system and student outcomes across the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for loan repayment simplification and income-driven repayment reform.

Policy Areas
Education

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Recent Activity

Latest Action6/14/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.