Schools Not Shelters Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:59:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3941 Schools Not Shelters Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3941

The Schools Not Shelters Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3941, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of homelessness among school-aged children by providing additional resources and support to schools.

One of the key provisions of the Schools Not Shelters Act is the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to schools to help them better support homeless students. This funding could be used for a variety of purposes, such as providing transportation to school, purchasing school supplies, or hiring additional support staff.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve coordination between schools and local homeless service providers to ensure that homeless students are receiving the support they need both inside and outside of the classroom. This could include things like connecting families with housing assistance programs or mental health services. Overall, the Schools Not Shelters Act is designed to help schools better support homeless students and ensure that they have the resources they need to succeed academically. By providing additional funding and improving coordination between schools and service providers, this bill aims to reduce the barriers that homeless students face in accessing a quality education.

Congressional Summary of HR 3941

Schools Not Shelters Act

This bill prohibits using the facilities of certain schools that receive federal financial assistance to provide shelter or housing for any non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who has not been admitted for lawful entry.

Specifically, this bill shall apply to the facilities of (1) public elementary or secondary schools, and (2) institutions of higher education.

This prohibition shall not apply to shelter or housing provided in response to certain disasters such as a fire, flood, explosion, or tornado for which there has been a disaster declaration.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3941

Bill HR 3941 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since July 20, 2023. Bill HR 3941 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2023. Bill HR 3941's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3941

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3941

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Border security and unlawful immigration

- Detention of persons

- Educational facilities and institutions

- Homelessness and emergency shelter

- Immigration status and procedures

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3941

Schools Not Shelters Act

To prohibit the use of the facilities of a public elementary school, a public secondary school, or an institution of higher education to provide shelter for aliens who have not been admitted into the United States, and for other purposes.