Rural Education Investment Act

House Bill 5397 - Rural Education Investment Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5397 Rural Education Investment Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:45 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5397

Rural Education Investment Act

This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to annually determine the percentage of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by local educational agencies (LEAs) located in rural areas. ED must then reserve at least an equal percentage of Teacher Quality Partnership grants for partnerships with such LEAs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5397

Bill HR 5397 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 11, 2019. Bill HR 5397 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 11, 2019. Bill HR 5397's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of December 11, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5397

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5397

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Education programs funding

- Elementary and secondary education

- Higher education

- Rural conditions and development

- Teaching, teachers, curricula

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5397

Rural Education Investment Act

To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes.

Rural Education Investment Act