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To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to a local educational agency unless in-person instruction is available to all students at the schools served by the agency.

12/30/2022, 3:49 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6457

Bill 117 hr 6457, also known as the "In-Person Instruction Act," aims to prevent local educational agencies from receiving federal funds unless they offer in-person instruction to all students at the schools they serve. This bill is designed to ensure that students have the option to attend school in person, rather than solely relying on remote learning.

The bill specifies that local educational agencies must provide in-person instruction to all students in order to be eligible for federal funding. This requirement is intended to address concerns about the impact of prolonged school closures on students' academic progress and social development.

Supporters of the bill argue that in-person instruction is essential for students' overall well-being and academic success. They believe that schools should prioritize reopening for in-person learning in order to provide students with a more effective and engaging educational experience. Opponents of the bill, however, raise concerns about the safety of in-person instruction during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. They argue that forcing schools to offer in-person instruction could put students, teachers, and staff at risk of contracting the virus. Overall, Bill 117 hr 6457 highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the reopening of schools and the importance of in-person instruction for students' educational and social development.

Congressional Summary of HR 6457

This bill prohibits a local educational agency (LEA) from receiving federal funds unless in-person instruction is available to all students at each public elementary and secondary school under the jurisdiction of the LEA.

Current Status of Bill HR 6457

Bill HR 6457 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 20, 2022. Bill HR 6457 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 20, 2022.  Bill HR 6457's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of January 20, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6457

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6457

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Education programs funding
- Elementary and secondary education
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Teaching, teachers, curricula

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6457

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to a local educational agency unless in-person instruction is available to all students at the schools served by the agency.
To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to a local educational agency unless in-person instruction is available to all students at the schools served by the agency.

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