To amend part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow States, in accordance with State law, to let Federal funds for the education of disadvantaged children follow low-income children to the public school, charter school, accredited private school, or supplemental educational service program they attend, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates state educational agency grants to eligible children Part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, provides allocations to States For each fiscal year, the Secretary shall allocate the amount appropriated to carry out this part among State education agencies based on the number of eligible children residing in each, and requires funds following eligible children For each fiscal year, the State educational agency shall calculate the per pupil amount by dividing the amount made available to the agency under section 1111 by the number. It relies on definition changes, reporting requirements, compliance mandates, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Education, Environment, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Educational institutions and students affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Creates state educational agency grants to eligible children Part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
- Provides allocations to States For each fiscal year, the Secretary shall allocate the amount appropriated to carry out this part among State education agencies based on the number of eligible children residing in each...
- Requires funds following eligible children For each fiscal year, the State educational agency shall calculate the per pupil amount by dividing the amount made available to the agency under section 1111 by the number...
- Creates rules of construction No officer or employee of the Federal Government shall, through grants, contracts, or other cooperative agreements, mandate, direct, or control a State, local educational agency...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates state educational agency grants to eligible children Part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, provides allocations to States For each fiscal year, the Secretary shall allocate the amount appropriated to carry out this part among State education agencies based on the number of eligible children residing in each, and requires funds following eligible children For each fiscal year, the State educational agency shall calculate the per pupil amount by dividing the amount made available to the agency under section 1111 by the number.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Education, Environment, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill creates state educational agency grants to eligible children Part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, provides allocations to States For each fiscal year, the Secretary shall allocate the amount appropriated to carry out this part among State education agencies based on the number of eligible children residing in each, and requires funds following eligible children For each fiscal year, the State educational agency shall calculate the per pupil amount by dividing the amount made available to the agency under section 1111 by the number.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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