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Keep Schools Open Act
12/30/2022, 4:19 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6564
The bill includes provisions for additional funding for schools to implement safety measures, such as increased cleaning and sanitization, as well as providing personal protective equipment for students and staff. It also includes funding for technology upgrades to support remote learning for students who are unable to attend school in person.
Additionally, the Keep Schools Open Act aims to address the mental health and well-being of students by providing funding for counseling services and support programs. The bill also includes provisions for addressing learning loss that may have occurred during periods of remote learning. Overall, the Keep Schools Open Act is focused on ensuring that schools have the resources and support they need to continue operating safely and effectively during times of crisis. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is crucial for the well-being of students and the overall functioning of the education system.
Congressional Summary of HR 6564
Keep Schools Open Act
This bill generally prohibits federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools, local or state educational agencies, or institutions of higher education (IHEs) that do not provide in-person instruction.
Specifically, the bill prohibits a school, educational agency, or IHE from receiving federal education funds unless the school, educational agency, or IHE (1) demonstrates to the Department of Education (ED) that it provides in-person instruction to students, and (2) certifies to ED that it will not discontinue in-person instruction for students due to COVID-19. This prohibition does not apply to a school, educational agency, or IHE that provides distance education or other virtual instruction to students in the regular course of its operations for reasons that are unrelated to COVID-19.
