Reopen Our Schools Act

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:16:57Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7152 Reopen Our Schools Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7152

Reopen Our Schools Act

This bill generally prohibits a school or educational agency from receiving certain federal funds unless it provides a certification to the Department of Education (ED) related to resuming in-person instruction.

Specifically, the bill prohibits an elementary or secondary school, institution of higher education, or local or state educational agency from receiving federal funds for the 2020-2021 school year unless the school or educational agency certifies to ED that it (1) will begin providing in-person instruction by September 8, 2020; and (2) has a detailed plan to protect the health of students and staff. However, ED may waive this requirement.

Further, neither a school or educational agency that provides such a certification nor its employees may be held liable for in-person instruction that results in an alleged exposure to the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19 or another coronavirus with pandemic potential).

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Current Status of Bill HR 7152

Bill HR 7152 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7152 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7152's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of June 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7152

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7152

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Child health

- Civil actions and liability

- Education programs funding

- Elementary and secondary education

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Higher education

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- School administration

- Teaching, teachers, curricula

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7152

Reopen Our Schools Act

To prohibit the Secretary of Education from providing funding to certain educational institutions unless the institutions return to in-person instruction, and for other purposes.

Reopen Our Schools Act