Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2024

12/12/2024, 12:23 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 118 s 5372, also known as the Educational Equity Challenge Grant program, aims to address disparities in educational opportunities across the United States. The program will be administered by the Department of Education and will provide grants to schools and organizations that are working to promote equity in education.

The grants will be awarded on a competitive basis, with priority given to projects that focus on closing the achievement gap for marginalized and underserved student populations. These projects may include initiatives to improve access to high-quality education, support for students with disabilities, and programs to address systemic barriers to educational equity.

The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the grant program, ensuring that funds are being used efficiently and that outcomes are being achieved. Additionally, the Department of Education will be required to report regularly to Congress on the progress of the program and any challenges that may arise. Overall, Bill 118 s 5372 represents a bipartisan effort to promote educational equity and ensure that all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed in school. By providing grants to innovative projects and programs, the bill aims to create a more equitable education system for all students in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5372

Introduced on
2024-11-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/21/2024

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 5372, also known as the Educational Equity Challenge Grant program, aims to address disparities in educational opportunities across the United States. The program will be administered by the Department of Education and will provide grants to schools and organizations that are working to promote equity in education.

The grants will be awarded on a competitive basis, with priority given to projects that focus on closing the achievement gap for marginalized and underserved student populations. These projects may include initiatives to improve access to high-quality education, support for students with disabilities, and programs to address systemic barriers to educational equity.

The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the grant program, ensuring that funds are being used efficiently and that outcomes are being achieved. Additionally, the Department of Education will be required to report regularly to Congress on the progress of the program and any challenges that may arise. Overall, Bill 118 s 5372 represents a bipartisan effort to promote educational equity and ensure that all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed in school. By providing grants to innovative projects and programs, the bill aims to create a more equitable education system for all students in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to establish an Educational Equity Challenge Grant program administered by the Department of Education.

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Latest Action11/21/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.