Schools Not Shelters Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-14T00:58:27Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2983 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.

3/14/2024, 12:58 AM

Summary of Bill S 2983

Bill 118 s 2983, also known as the Schools Not Shelters 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 homelessness among school-aged children by providing additional resources and support to schools in order to better assist homeless students.

The bill proposes several key provisions, including increased funding for schools with high populations of homeless students, the creation of specialized programs to support homeless students and their families, and the implementation of training for school staff on how to identify and assist homeless students.

Additionally, the Schools Not Shelters Act aims to improve coordination between schools, local homeless shelters, and social service agencies in order to ensure that homeless students receive the support they need to succeed academically. Overall, the bill seeks to prioritize the well-being and education of homeless students by shifting the focus from providing temporary shelter to providing long-term solutions that address the root causes of homelessness. If passed, the Schools Not Shelters Act has the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of homeless students across the country.

Congressional Summary of S 2983

Schools Not Shelters Act

This bill denies federal funds to schools providing emergency shelter or housing to certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law), subject to exceptions.

Under the bill, primary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education are ineligible for federal funds if they provide emergency shelter or housing exclusively to non-U.S. nationals under the order of state, local, or federal government. The bill excepts short-term (72 hours or less) emergency shelter made necessary by qualifying disasters.

Federal funds denied by the bill include grants, loans, loan guarantees, and property, but not certain reimbursements for services rendered.

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Current Status of Bill S 2983

Bill S 2983 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2023. Bill S 2983 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2023. Bill S 2983's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 28, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2983

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2983

Schools Not Shelters Act

A bill to prohibit the use of the facilities of a public elementary school, a public secondary school, or an institution of higher education receiving funding from the Department of Education to provide shelter for aliens who have not been admitted into the United States.