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Rural Education Investment Act
12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3213
The Rural Education Investment Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3213, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide increased funding and support for rural schools and education programs in rural communities across the country.
One of the key provisions of the Rural Education Investment Act is the allocation of additional federal funding to rural schools to help improve educational outcomes for students in these areas. This funding would be used to hire more teachers, improve school facilities, and provide resources for students in need.
In addition to increased funding, the bill also aims to address the unique challenges faced by rural schools, such as limited access to technology and professional development opportunities for teachers. The Rural Education Investment Act includes provisions for expanding access to technology in rural schools and providing training and support for teachers in these areas. Overall, the goal of the Rural Education Investment Act is to ensure that students in rural communities have access to high-quality education and the resources they need to succeed. By providing increased funding and support for rural schools, this bill aims to level the playing field and help bridge the educational gap between rural and urban areas.
One of the key provisions of the Rural Education Investment Act is the allocation of additional federal funding to rural schools to help improve educational outcomes for students in these areas. This funding would be used to hire more teachers, improve school facilities, and provide resources for students in need.
In addition to increased funding, the bill also aims to address the unique challenges faced by rural schools, such as limited access to technology and professional development opportunities for teachers. The Rural Education Investment Act includes provisions for expanding access to technology in rural schools and providing training and support for teachers in these areas. Overall, the goal of the Rural Education Investment Act is to ensure that students in rural communities have access to high-quality education and the resources they need to succeed. By providing increased funding and support for rural schools, this bill aims to level the playing field and help bridge the educational gap between rural and urban areas.
Congressional Summary of HR 3213
Rural Education Investment Act
This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to annually determine the percentage of K-12 students who are served by local educational agencies (LEAs) located in rural areas. ED must then reserve at least an equal percentage of Teacher Quality Partnership grants for partnerships with these LEAs.
Current Status of Bill HR 3213
Bill HR 3213 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2023. Bill HR 3213 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 11, 2023. Bill HR 3213's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of May 11, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3213
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3213
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3213
Rural Education Investment Act
Rural Education Investment Act
To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3213
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