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Think DIFFERENTLY About Ending Learning Loss Act

4/11/2024, 6:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7704

Bill 118 hr 7704, also known as the Think DIFFERENTLY About Ending Learning Loss Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of learning loss that has occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The bill proposes several key measures to help students catch up on their education and prevent further learning loss. One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to schools and educational organizations to implement innovative strategies to address learning loss. These strategies could include tutoring programs, summer school, and other interventions aimed at helping students who have fallen behind.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a national task force on learning loss, which would be responsible for studying the impact of the pandemic on student learning and making recommendations for how to address the issue moving forward. The task force would also be tasked with identifying best practices for mitigating learning loss and sharing these with schools and educators across the country. Overall, the Think DIFFERENTLY About Ending Learning Loss Act aims to provide support and resources to help students recover from the disruptions caused by the pandemic and ensure that they are able to continue their education successfully. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the outcome of these discussions.

Congressional Summary of HR 7704

Think DIFFERENTLY About Ending Learning Loss Act

This bill requires the Department of Education to study and report on the impact of school policies during the COVID-19 pandemic on public school students in grades K-12 with an individualized education plan (commonly referred to as an IEP). 

Current Status of Bill HR 7704

Bill HR 7704 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 15, 2024. Bill HR 7704 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 15, 2024.  Bill HR 7704's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of March 15, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7704

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7704

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7704

Think DIFFERENTLY About Ending Learning Loss Act
Think DIFFERENTLY About Ending Learning Loss Act
To require the Secretary of Education to conduct a study and submit a report on the effect of education policies during the COVID-19 pandemic on the academic achievement and functional performance of students with an individualized education program, and for other purposes.

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