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Keep Kids in Schools Act

12/30/2022, 3:49 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6413

Bill 117 HR 6413, also known as the Keep Kids in Schools Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of addressing issues related to school discipline and student behavior. The bill aims to reduce the use of exclusionary discipline practices, such as suspensions and expulsions, in order to keep students in school and provide them with the support they need to succeed.

One of the key provisions of the Keep Kids in Schools Act is the establishment of a grant program to help schools implement positive behavior interventions and supports. These interventions are designed to promote positive behavior and create a supportive school environment that encourages students to succeed academically.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve data collection on school discipline practices and their impact on students. By collecting and analyzing data on disciplinary actions, schools can better understand the effects of their policies and make informed decisions about how to support students in a more effective manner. Overall, the Keep Kids in Schools Act is aimed at promoting positive behavior and reducing the use of exclusionary discipline practices in schools. By providing support and resources to schools, the bill seeks to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Congressional Summary of HR 6413

Keep Kids in Schools Act

This bill prohibits a local educational agency (LEA) from obligating federal COVID-19 relief funds during any period when one or more elementary or secondary schools served by the LEA do not provide full-time, in-person instruction. This prohibition does not apply with respect to a school that does not provide full-time, in-person instruction due to following quarantine or isolation guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Current Status of Bill HR 6413

Bill HR 6413 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 18, 2022. Bill HR 6413 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 18, 2022.  Bill HR 6413's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of January 18, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6413

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
14
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6413

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Education programs funding
- Elementary and secondary education
- Teaching, teachers, curricula

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6413

Keep Kids in Schools Act
To prohibit local educational agencies from obligating certain Federal funds when schools are not providing full-time in-person instruction.
Keep Kids in Schools Act

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