Streamlining Accountability and Value in Education for Students Act

12/7/2023, 5:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 1971

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.

Current Status of Bill S 1971

Bill S 1971 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2023. Bill S 1971 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 14, 2023.  Bill S 1971's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1971

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1971

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1971

Streamlining Accountability and Value in Education for Students ActStreamlining Accountability and Value in Education for Students ActA bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for loan repayment simplification and income-driven repayment reform.
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