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Strength in Diversity Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 7:59 AM

Summary of Bill S 1661

The Strength in Diversity Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1661, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in schools across the country. The bill seeks to address issues of segregation and inequality in the education system by providing funding and support for school districts to implement strategies to increase diversity among students.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to school districts to support efforts to increase diversity in schools. This could include initiatives such as magnet programs, school redistricting, or other strategies to promote integration and reduce segregation.

Additionally, the bill calls for the collection of data on student demographics and school segregation, in order to better understand the extent of the problem and track progress towards greater diversity in schools. This data would be used to inform future policy decisions and ensure that resources are targeted towards schools most in need of support. Overall, the Strength in Diversity Act of 2023 aims to address the persistent issue of segregation in schools and promote diversity and inclusion as key values in the education system. By providing funding and support for initiatives to increase diversity, the bill seeks to create a more equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Congressional Summary of S 1661

Strength in Diversity Act of 2023

This bill establishes a program through which the Department of Education may award planning and implementation grants to specified educational agencies (e.g., local educational agencies) to improve diversity and reduce or eliminate racial or socioeconomic isolation in publicly funded early childhood education programs, public elementary schools, or public secondary schools.

Current Status of Bill S 1661

Bill S 1661 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 17, 2023. Bill S 1661 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 17, 2023.  Bill S 1661's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 17, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1661

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
14
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1661

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1661

Strength in Diversity Act of 2023
Strength in Diversity Act of 2023
A bill to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes.

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