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Kids in Classes Act
12/30/2022, 4:19 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6565
The Kids in Classes Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 6565, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that all children have access to quality education by providing funding for schools to reduce class sizes.
The bill proposes allocating federal funds to schools that have high student-to-teacher ratios, with the aim of hiring more teachers and creating smaller class sizes. Research has shown that smaller class sizes can lead to improved academic performance, increased student engagement, and better overall learning outcomes.
In addition to reducing class sizes, the Kids in Classes Act also includes provisions for professional development for teachers, resources for students with special needs, and support for schools in low-income communities. The bill aims to address disparities in education and ensure that all children have the opportunity to succeed in school. Overall, the Kids in Classes Act is focused on improving the quality of education for all students by addressing the issue of large class sizes. By providing funding for schools to hire more teachers and create smaller classes, this bill aims to create a more supportive and engaging learning environment for children across the country.
The bill proposes allocating federal funds to schools that have high student-to-teacher ratios, with the aim of hiring more teachers and creating smaller class sizes. Research has shown that smaller class sizes can lead to improved academic performance, increased student engagement, and better overall learning outcomes.
In addition to reducing class sizes, the Kids in Classes Act also includes provisions for professional development for teachers, resources for students with special needs, and support for schools in low-income communities. The bill aims to address disparities in education and ensure that all children have the opportunity to succeed in school. Overall, the Kids in Classes Act is focused on improving the quality of education for all students by addressing the issue of large class sizes. By providing funding for schools to hire more teachers and create smaller classes, this bill aims to create a more supportive and engaging learning environment for children across the country.
Congressional Summary of HR 6565
Kids in Classes Act
This bill prohibits a state educational agency from receiving specified federal education funds unless funds are provided directly to a parent or guardian of an eligible child for certain qualified educational expenses (e.g., educational materials, tutoring, or private school tuition). Eligible child refers to a child who attends a public elementary or secondary school and such school (1) receives specified federal education funds; and (2) does not provide, for more than three days during a school year and for reasons related to a public health emergency or collective bargaining action, in-person instruction for all students who wish to attend.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6565
Bill HR 6565 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2022. Bill HR 6565 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 2, 2022. Bill HR 6565's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of February 2, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6565
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
26Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
26Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6565
Primary Policy Focus
EducationPotential Impact Areas
- Education programs funding
- Elementary and secondary education
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Labor-management relations
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6565
Kids in Classes Act
Kids in Classes Act
To establish an alternative use of certain Federal education funds when in-person instruction is not available.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6565
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