Strong Character for Strong Schools Act

1/16/2023, 11:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 311

Strong Character for Strong Schools Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to eligible entities in partnerships to design and implement State and local character education programs incorporating the elements of caring, civic virtue and citizenship, justice and fairness, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness, as well as any other elements deemed appropriate by the members of the eligible entity, and any additional elements defined after consultation with the schools and communities served.

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Current Status of Bill S 311

Bill S 311 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2001. Bill S 311 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on February 13, 2001.  Bill S 311's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3874-3875) as of April 25, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 311

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
11
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 311

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

Civics educationEconomics and Public FinanceElementary and secondary educationElementary educationEthicsFederal aid to educationGovernment Operations and PoliticsPrivate schoolsSecondary education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 311

Strong Character for Strong Schools ActA bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide for partnerships in character education.Strong Character for Strong Schools Act
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