A PLUS Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-28T05:23:20Z

Explore the details of House Bill 838 A PLUS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/28/2025, 5:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 838

Bill 119 HR 838, also known as the "Student Achievement Improvement Act," allows states to submit a declaration of intent to the Secretary of Education in order to combine certain funds to enhance the academic achievement of students. This bill aims to streamline the use of federal funds in order to better support students in their educational endeavors.

By allowing states to combine funds, this legislation seeks to promote greater flexibility and efficiency in the allocation of resources for education. This could potentially lead to more targeted and effective interventions to support students in need of academic assistance.

The bill does not specify which funds can be combined, but rather leaves it up to the states to determine which resources would be most beneficial for improving student achievement. This flexibility allows states to tailor their approach to the specific needs of their student population. Overall, Bill 119 HR 838 is designed to empower states to take a more proactive role in improving student outcomes by providing them with the tools and resources necessary to address the unique challenges facing their education systems.

Congressional Summary of HR 838

Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success Act or the A PLUS Act

This bill creates a framework under which states may receive federal elementary and secondary education funds on a consolidated basis and use such funds for any educational purpose permitted by state law.

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Current Status of Bill HR 838

Bill HR 838 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2025. Bill HR 838 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025. Bill HR 838's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of January 31, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 838

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 838

To allow a State to submit a declaration of intent to the Secretary of Education to combine certain funds to improve the academic achievement of students.